by Lee Welton | Nov 7, 2018 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Hip pain while hiking? Learn the causes and how to fix it! Do you experience hip pain while hiking? In this post, you’ll learn the causes and how to fix it! The causes of hip pain in hikers can vary, but they generally fall into either a strength deficit or a...
by Lee Welton | Nov 6, 2018 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
On the Appalachian Trail, 58% of hikers reported knee pain in 2017. It is one of the most common areas for hikers to experience pain, but why? In an earlier post on overpronation, we looked at how a flat arch can cause problems farther up the body and the knee is...
by Lee Welton | Nov 5, 2018 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Overpronation is when the foot over flattens during walking. During a hike, this over flattening can cause the joints to take on more rotation force which can lead to common aches and pains in the ankles, knees, and hips. This post will look at causes and solutions...
by Lee Welton | Nov 2, 2018 | trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Symptoms Of Over Training While Hiking Overtraining happens when the intensity and volume of exercise exceed your recovery capacity. It leaves you feeling fatigued and run down physically and mentally. However, there are a few ways you can reduce your risk of...
by Lee Welton | Nov 1, 2018 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Tendonitis and Hiking: What You Need To Know Tendonitis from hiking can creep in quickly. In this post, we’ll look at common tendonitis issues and how to prevent them to keep you moving down the trail. I’ll provide you with the most commonly plagued...
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