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Today, I want to share with you a slightly unusual (but pretty effective) cardio workout that can help you with your hiking.
To preface this, the workout I am about to share should never entirely replace the 'tried and true' cardio workouts that most hikers are familiar with (e.g., pack walking, hill intervals, stair sessions, etc.). But, if you have been going the same old thing for a while and are looking for a way to mix up your training, this might serve you well! It is called The Carry Workout. This is how you do it: Today, I want to share with you a simple workout you can use to 'spice up' your walking and hiking. It is called 'Fartlek Training'. Fartlek, which means 'speed play' in Swedish, is a common training method for runners that can be just as useful for hikers. It involes varying your pace throughout your exercise, giving you exposure to brief periods of higher intensity/quicker pace. For a hiker, this could be as simple as occasionally choosing a landmark in the distance (e.g. a tree) and pushing your pace a bit quicker until you reach it. Once you reach it, you drop your pace to normal until you recover and repeat the same thing. The beauty of this workout is that it doesn't require much thinking or worrying about using a stopwatch or timer (which many people find annoying when hiking), and it can be a valuable method to give your walking or hiking workouts a little extra challenge. A couple of important notes on this workout:
When it comes to workouts, it doesn't get much more straightforward than this. But it can be very effective! So, if you are looking for a new way to challenge your walking or hiking sessions, I definitely encourage you to give this a go! And if you need some extra help with your training for hiking, you can check out the Online Summit Program here: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html Yours in trekking, Rowan 
In this episode I share a simple 10 minute workout idea for any hiker who may not have time to hike or train over the weekend.
Do you constantly find yourself getting huffed and puffed while hiking up hills?
If so, you are not alone! This is one of the most common complaints I hear from hikers about their time on the trail. So today, I want to share with you a fantastic training method you can use, which, over time, can significantly improve your steep uphill sections. This is how you do it: Today, I want to share with you a quick, 15-minute workout a hiker can use to improve their strength while training at home. This workout requires no equipment (aside from a backpack) and covers quite a large portion of your body (you will work your quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves and upper back). Perfect for any hiker who is short on time and looking to squeeze in a quick session!! This is how you do it (see bottom of the page for exercise demonstrations):
*Repeat 3 times, with no rest in between exercises or sets Simple! So next time you are short on time and tempted to entirely skip a day of training, pull this workout out and give it a go! It will serve you well. Yours in trekking, Rowan P.s if you were interested in getting some personalised help to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures, you can check out the Online Summit Program here: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html Exercise Demonstrations: |
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