Category: Hiking Fitness

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Resuming Training: A Gentle Approach for Older Hikers After Setbacks

Life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs our way. One moment, we’re filled with determination, discipline, and motivation, making great strides in our workout plan. But then, out of nowhere, we find ourselves confined to a hospital bed, surrounded by pain, fever, and a flurry of medical professionals. Fear takes hold, and our next workout session is the last thing on our minds. However, as time passes, healing begins, fear subsides, and eventually, we’re discharged and back in the comfort of our own home. In our eagerness to resume training, we hastily pick up where we left off, only...

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Hiking in Your Golden Years: The Benefits & How to Get Started

As I climbed over the milestone of 60 years old, I find myself reflecting on the activities that have kept me healthy and active throughout my life. One of the pursuits that has brought me tremendous satisfaction and numerous physical and mental benefits is hiking. But my love for movement and the great outdoors extends beyond just hiking. I also discovered my passion for skiing almost 40 years ago when I was in my twenties, and I have been hooked ever since. Back then, I was working a corporate job, which left me with limited time to pursue my hobbies....

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Hiking After 50: How to Adjust Your Training Routine

I am a lifelong hiker and I have reached my 60-year benchmark.  Age is just a number. This saying became quite popular recently and in fact, if we take our aging process seriously and do the right things to stay healthy we can be living proof of this saying. Whether we like it or not, as we age our bodies undergo changes that can affect our ability to hike and our overall health. That’s why it’s essential to adjust our training routine to accommodate these changes. Let me share with you what helps me to stay in shape and continue...

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Improve your hiking fitness walking with your kid

Many hikers don’t make it to the finish line due to injuries, which can often be underestimated in the seemingly natural activity of hiking.That’s why I want to focus on hiking fitness in my blog. Today I want to talk about loaded pack hikes and how walking with your child can help improve endurance and stamina. Loaded-pack Hiking Loaded-pack hiking is a crucial part of many hikers’ training programs. It involves loading your backpack with weights (usually water containers) and gradually increasing the weight and walking time. Starting at around 10% of your body weight, it can increase to approximately...