Deep snow, heavy packs, freezing temperatures: There are a lot of reasons winter hiking is harder than hitting the trail in the summer. Prepare by upping your fitness, and you'll enjoy it a lot more. These 7 workouts—with 144 exercises in total—will get you ready for the worst that winter can throw at you.
Are outdoors workouts the key to fun fitness for hikers? Our man tries a new fitness philosophy in an effort to ditch the gym forever.
Want legs that can tackle any climb, any heavy pack, any mileage? Well, don't work harder–work smarter. We grilled fitness experts and scoured the medical literature to uncover the latest, greatest strategies for building strength, endurance, speed, and flexibility.
The secret to long-term health and fitness? Reap backpacking's many benefits–a strong heart, lean muscle, superior endurance–through every stage of your life. Here's how.
Get ready for the gnarliest hikes with these tips—and a simple, 9-week training plan.
Reality check: Hitting the gym is the quickest way to hike farther, easier, faster, and pain-free. Get into a routine—or take yours to the next level—with these smart workouts for three different levels.
From your muscles to your meal planning, all it takes is a little fitness to make your hikes longer, better, and more fun than ever.
Pick one of these 10-minute techniques to work on every day, and in no time, you'll be in your best trail shape ever.
