Perfect Weight Vest Review & Exercises
If you are looking for different ways to train for your backpacking adventures, then you should try the Perfect® Weight Vest. It comes in two[Read More…]
Articles by: Joy Konieczka
Moji Foot Roller Review
Self-care pain management is all the buzz these days with the popularity of trigger point therapy and self-myofascial release. Trigger point therapy is concentrated pressure[Read More…]
How to Get Fit on the Trail
Day hikes make great prep for your backpacking adventures by helping you build leg strength and cardio health. Leg strengthening is obviously important to sustain[Read More…]
Off-Season Conditioning for Hiking
We’ve all had an epic year of adventures on the trail! You should feel really good about the fitness gains you’ve made over the season. It’s[Read More…]
Training for Hiking Over 40
Hiking is a great activity that you can do throughout your entire life. If you can walk, you can hike. As we age, not only[Read More…]
A New Year, A New You – 10 Exercises To Strengthen Your Body
You spent time with friends and family over the holidays and maybe already started making plans for this year’s outdoor adventures. It’s time to start a regular fitness routine.
Get Fit for Snow
Winter snow will be here before you know it! Whether you snowshoe, ski, board or sled, you need to get your body prepared to be on that slippery, unstable surface.
Whistler’s Train Wreck Trail
This is a quick hike along the beautiful Cheakamus River. This hike is only 2.5 miles roundtrip to the train wreck and back, but you can easily make this hike longer following the flank trail. You can also trail run this hike due to the lack of elevation, but there are some really rooty sections; use caution.
Leg Strengthening Exercises For Hikers and Backpackers
Building leg strength and muscular endurance is a must for hiking and backpacking. Not only will it make your adventures much more enjoyable, but it will help keep you injury free.
Core Training for Backpackers and Hikers
How do you train your core? If “crunches” was your answer, then you are only working a small portion of it. Your core is actually made up of all the muscles between your hips and shoulders, so you need to challenge all these muscles.
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