by Lee Welton | Apr 7, 2020 | trailside fitness, Uncategorized, Workouts
Sore Knees Hiking? Learn How Reverse Lunges Help! Lots of hikers have sore knees hiking, but most don’t know that reverse lunges can help! Lunges are a great way for hikers to build lower leg strength that supports the knee joint. Unfortunately for most hikers,...
by Lee Welton | Mar 26, 2020 | Start Here, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
How To Train For A Thru Hike Are you wondering how to train for a thru hike? I recently did an podcast with Rowan, the owner of Summit Strength. Rowan is a skilled personal trainer himself and helps hikers around the globe prepare for mountain tops, grand adventures...
by Lee Welton | Mar 23, 2020 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized, Workouts
Ankle Sprains & Rehab For Hikers Even the most experienced hikers have likely had to deal with ankle sprains and rehab at some point. Ankle sprains may be common for hikers but do you know some easy rehab options? A badly sprained ankle can derail your hiking...
by Lee Welton | Mar 8, 2020 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Hiking With Plantar Fasciitis Hiking with plantar fasciitis is no picnic! While there can be many causes for plantar fasciitis, this post will focus mainly on the calf muscle and its role in foot motion. Most hikers that have plantar fasciitis will likely have tight...
by Lee Welton | Feb 17, 2020 | trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Meal planning for backpacking Meal planning for backpacking can be overwhelming for many hikers, me included. Have your backpacking meal options ever left you less than impressed? Here’s the thing, the foods you eat really make a difference in your performance,...
by Lee Welton | Dec 9, 2019 | trailside fitness, Uncategorized, Workouts
Top 5 exercises for hikers beyond the basics Looking for the top 5 exercises for hikers beyond the basics? I get tired of the same exercises for hiking too. These exercises are beyond the basic squats, deadlifts, lunges and planks but provide great benefit. Offering...
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