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Backpacking Fitness
Backpacking Fitness
Yes, hiking is a great way to get trail-ready, but it’s not enough. Follow these backpacking fitness tips and routines to hike stronger, longer and healthier.
Yes, hiking is a great way to get trail-ready, but it’s not enough. Follow these backpacking fitness tips and routines to hike stronger, longer and healthier.
Hauling 100-Pound Packs, Pt. 2
GoLite founder finds out that it's really hard.
Life is a Cardio Workout
Why spend time on a treadmill. Live instead.
Eating Greens
A salad a day is one man's dietary salvation
Get Older, Grow Happier
Research shows that the Golden Years are Truly Gold
Homegrown Fit
The perfect workout maybe your backyard
Yoga vs. Weights
Which is best for trail readiness?
Water's Great Health Debate
New studies slam waterÂ’s perceived health benefits
Next Level: The Rest Step
Learn the mountaineer's secret for hiking up steep, high-altitude terrain.
The Bonking Reality of Endurance Training
To acquire stamina, you gotta sufer
Hauling 100-Pound Packs
GoLite founder's 40-day wonder workout
Longevity through Teeth and Feet
Take care of these gatekeepers to your active future
Stay Calm and Heal Faster
The Emotional Side to Injury Recovery
Calcium Loss Explains Fatigue
Is the end of muscle fatigue upon us?
Heat Exhaustion with No Effort
A Quick Change in Climate Does a Mountain Guy In
Take It Outside
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Travel Fit: Part II
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Travel Fitness: Staying in Shape on the Move
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On Living the Life
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Is this Cross-Training?
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Get Trail-Fit Indoors
Get ready for hiking season in the off-season with this training plan developed by Runner's World contributor Budd Coates.
4 Leg Exercises for Your Biggest Day Ever
Supercharge your legs with conditioning tips for monster hikes.
Fitness: Paddle Power
Conquer any current with these two simple strength conditioning exercises.
Conditioning Your Abs: Strong To The Core
Haul hefty loads more easily by strengthening your midsection.
Endurance Tips: Hike Forever
Train for the long haul with endurance tips from Climbing: Training for Peak Performance author Clyde Soles.
Walk Faster: Interval Training
Pick up your hiking pace with these fitness tips
The Body Olympic: Fitness and Conditioning Tips
Meet these 6 Olympic hopefuls who will help you perform like a champion outdoors.
Backpacking Basics
Our 5-step guide to planning, gear, food, fitness, and essential skills
Supercharge Your Legs
7 ways to kick your stride into overdrive
On-The-Trail Balance Drills
Shaky on logs or rocks? Try these exercises to steady your feet.
Foot Fitness
Stronger foot muscles can end ankle sprains and aching arches.