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Backpacker Magazine – May 2008
Train Smarter
Get trail-fit in six weeks with this simple exercise plan.
Intro: Get Strong for Summer | 60-Minute Gym Fix | Short on Time? | Strength | Cross Training | Cardio Power | Endurance
60-Minute Gym Fix
Work your whole system in just an hour.
- 5 minutes: warm up with jumping jacks, spinning, or light stretches
- 20 minutes: hit strength and core–think lunges, hamstring curls, chin-ups, dips, side crunches, planks, and any of the moves on the following pages
- 30 minutes: get your heart rate within 65% to 80% of max on a stairclimber, treadmill, or exercise bike–making sure to bump up the incline and resistance to mimic hills
- 5 minutes: cool down with easy stretching
Intro: Get Strong for Summer | 60-Minute Gym Fix | Short on Time? | Strength | Cross Training | Cardio Power | Endurance
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Posted: Mar 30, 2009 Lil Jimmy Norden
Thankyou for providing this " get back in shape" info. I had it in my Backpacker magazine last year and misplaced it. I don't bushwack much anymore, but carrying tools on the trail for building and maintenance can zap you if your not in shape!
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Posted: Jan 26, 2009 Raynold Jackson
I know what your talking about,but I found out,that you can open the pages using the page numbers at the end of the page
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I have tried to download this on several computers and cannot drill down.
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