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Hike Forever: Ultimate Hiking Workouts

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.

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Age 18-35

Age 35-50

Age 50-65

Age 65 & Up

The Total Fitness Plan: A four-week plan to get you in the shape of your life.

The Exercises:

Hip Swing | Box Squat | Prone Extension

Turkish Get-Up | Chins/Negative Chins

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