Fitness Tips for Hikers

– The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 198 with Marcus Shaprio

Marcus Shapiro is a pioneer in the online fitness coaching space. In 2009, he launched FitForTrips.com to provide custom fitness programs specifically for hikers and backpackers. Since then, he has helped thousands of clients conquer hundreds of different trails all over the world including Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, Rim to Rim Grand Canyon, Inca Trail, 13ers, 14ers, and more.  

He believes that any hiker who executes his unique training strategy called the “Fit For Trips Big 5” can complete any trail safely and confidently.

Marcus holds a B.S. in Athletic Training from the University of Alabama and a CSCS from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and has over 30 years of personal training experience.

Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Marcus Shapiro about fitness tips for hikers.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How walking stairs is important for developing strength and endurance and people should focus less on time and more on elevation gain.

- Why the eccentric loading during downhill hikes requires proper foot placement and control.

- How proper foot placement and knee bending should be practiced to avoid overstriding when walking or running downhill reducing effort and main

- How incline training decreases the risk of developing acute tendonitis when hitting the trail.

- Why running on a treadmill is different than running outdoors.

Connect with Marcus:

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Links Mentioned:FitForTrips.com

Connect with Steven:

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Xeroshoes.com

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