The Training For Trekking Podcast

TFT58: Interview With Adventure Coach Joe Bonington


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In this episode I interview veteran adventure coach Joe Bonington, founder of Joe's Basecamp, to discuss training for adventure, the value of strength and conditioning for trail athletes and staying mountain fit while gyms are closed.

Veteran adventure coach. Trekking guide. And a real leader in the adventure community. Joe has been at the forefront of pushing genuine strength and conditioning training to Australian adventure athletes, and today he comes on the show to discuss his training philosophies.

Inside this episode:

  • Joe's philosophy around training for adventure (and why you should think of your trail fitness like a Landrover)
  • One area where the adventure community as a whole, do not put enough thought into
  • Conditioning for adventure athletes (where people need to be putting their focus)
  • Two great areas of fitness a hiker stuck at home should be working on
  • A simple and effective fitness test for hikers and trekkers which you can do at home
  • A few awesome online training options for adventurers and kids

Mentioned in the episode:

  • Free online workouts for kids
  • Free online workouts for adventurers

You can find Joe at:

  • Website:https://joesbasecamp.com.au/
  • Instagram: @joesbasecamp
  • Facebook: @joesbasecamp
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