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Backpacker Magazine – May 2009
Fitness Special—Hike Forever: The Total Fitness Plan
Get trail-fit fast! This 4-week program was designed specifically for hikers by trainers Melissa Racouillat of San Francisco's Stone Clinic and Darren Flagg of Boulder's Animal Strength Human Performance Lab.
HOW HARD ARE YOU WORKING?
Perceived exertion (PE) is a subjective rating of intensity: You judge how hard you're working. Use a 10-20 scale, with 10 being a brisk walk and 20 an all-out sprint. Fitness gains roll in between 13-15 for endurance; 16-18 for backpacker-beneficial intervals. Heart rate correlates to PE x 10.
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where are the scheduled workouts for week 1?
Posted: Jul 21, 2009 lisa
You didn't post Week ONE.
Posted: Jul 21, 2009 Bill
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