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Training For Descents While Hiking

10/4/2024

Steep descents and downhills can be one of the worst parts of hiking.

Crushed toes, uncontrollable jelly legs, and, all too often, that terrible shooting pain in the knees... descents can really take their toll!

But saying this, just like many other problems on the trail, the right training and physical preparation can make a significant difference here.

And in today's presentation, we dive into the topic of training for descents while hiking in detail:

Preventing Foot Pain For Hikers

9/27/2024

Foot pain (in all its shapes and forms) is a pressing issue many hikers struggle with.

Unfortunately, the usual solutions many hikers try for this (such as trying a different shoe and/or doing some rolling with the ball) will only get you so far...

Foot pain is a multi-faceted issue. And if you are not taking a comprehensive approach, you will likely not see the change you want (and it will continue to plague your hiking adventures!)

To help here, this video details a few areas of training that can often make a significant difference for a hiker's feet.

Warm-Ups For Hiking

9/27/2024

When it comes to hiking, most people probably don't need to do a dedicated warm up before they start hiking...

However, there definitely are some people out there who could get some major benefits from simply spending 5 minutes of warming up before they hit the trail.

And this video is for them:

Reducing Lower Back Pain For Hikers

9/20/2024

Lower back pain is an incredibly common issue for many hikers (both on and off the trail).

In this video, I explore some training ideas on how a hiker can prevent and reduce lower back pain while hiking.

The Gap Between Rehab And Hiking Performance

9/19/2024

Hiking has numerous demands, which put a lot of stress on the body.

And if your rehab (or pain recovery) is not preparing you for these demands, you will be unlikely to get back to comfortable hiking.

Let me tell you more:

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