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Training Tricks and Tips
Training tips for all fitness enthusiasts. Add these to your next workout.


The Uphill Hiking Trick to Save Your Lungs and Legs: The Rest Step
Tired of feeling wiped on steep hikes? Try out the rest step technique to save your energy and improve your performance on the trail.
Oct 23, 2024
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Downhill Hiking: Techniques to Minimize Knee Pain
If you experience knee pain while walking downhill, adjusting your walking form and adding hiking poles, you can help reduce the pain.
Sep 19, 2024
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The Best (and Worst) Times to Use Hiking Poles
Hiking poles change everything about how you hike. Discover the surprising effects poles have on the body and how to decide if to bring them
Jul 3, 2024
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Top 3 Hiking Mistakes and How to Fix Them
How to fix these top 3 hiking training mistakes easily. Feel more ready for the trails without spending any more time in the gym.
Jun 26, 2024
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How to Train for Hiking the Easy Way
Don't just walk a lot to prep for a big hike or backpacking trip. Build strength and endurance for any trail with my top 2 training blocks.
May 29, 2024
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Top 5 Exercises I Do Before Hiking
Getting ready for hiking season? Add in these 5 exercises to strengthen your hips and feet for happier trails and pain-free knees.
May 9, 2024
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Is Hiking Cardio or Strength Training?
Get ready for your best hiking season yet! I share my top tips, training secrets, and mistakes to avoid to help prepare for any kind of hike
Apr 18, 2024
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5 Single-Leg Exercises You Need for Hiking
Ever dream about going on a hike and not being sore after? I have 5 simple exercises to add to your hike training.
Apr 5, 2024
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Not getting to the gym? Here's how to bust those barriers!
How to get through what’s stopping you from working out in 2 simple steps.
Mar 6, 2024
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Heart Rate Training: Should I Use a Chest Strap or Watch?
Wondering how to pick the right heart rate monitor? Accuracy and training style will be the biggest factors when choosing.
Feb 28, 2024
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5 Tips to Reduce Foot Pain While Hiking
Foot cramps during hiking can be dealt with in different ways, depending on the type of cramp. These are my top 5 ways to reduce foot pain.
Jun 22, 2023
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Hiking in Waterton National Park: Three Training Tips
I've got three fitness tips for you that you can implement to make trails in Waterton National Park feel easier.
May 10, 2023
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How to Make a Hiking Training Program
These tips will help you make a hiking training program that will make lasting change to your body. Download our new workout guide.
Apr 11, 2023
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Top 6 Exercises for Hiking
We are going over my six favourite strength exercises for hiking. Feel confident for your next hike with these exercises you can do at home.
Aug 19, 2022
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