by Lee Welton | Sep 1, 2024 | trailside fitness, Workouts
Are You Overdoing Your Cardio For Hiking? Are you overdoing your cardio of hiking? One common issue I find is that hikers push their cardio intensity beyond what is needed for hiking. If you’re a hiker or interested in hiking, your training intensity should...
by Lee Welton | Aug 1, 2024 | Uncategorized, Workouts
Prepare For Hiking With Training Hikes Training hikes can be a great way to train for your upcoming hike. Are you planning your next hiking adventure and wondering how to prepare for it? In this article, we’ll explore two common approaches to training hikes and...
by Lee Welton | Jul 1, 2024 | Workouts
Prepare For Hiking With Loaded Pack Walks If you are planning a hiking trip, one of the best ways to prepare your body is by going for a loaded pack walk. This simple exercise involves walking with a backpack loaded with 10 to 15% of your body weight, gradually...
by Lee Welton | Jun 11, 2020 | trailside fitness, Uncategorized, Workouts
The best exercises to train for hiking The best exercises to train for hiking aren’t found in popular hiking magazines. I recently had a chance to look through a really popular hiking magazine that talked about America’s long distance trails. With great...
by Lee Welton | Jun 4, 2020 | trailside fitness, Uncategorized, Workouts
Strengthen Your Shins With These Easy Exercises Strengthen your shins with these easy exercises to help reduce trip and falls and avoid shin splints. The big muscle on the front of the shin helps to pick up your foot when your walking. It also helps to slow down the...
by Lee Welton | May 28, 2020 | trailside fitness, Uncategorized, Workouts
Cardio and endurance training for hikers Why is cardio and endurance training for hikers to important? By doing some “off foot” training, you can decrease stress on your joints and improve your hiking performance. I’ll give you some simple workouts...
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