The Training For Trekking Podcast

In this episode, I interview Summit Strength graduates Karen and Charles, who have just come back from 10 days and a successful summit of Kilimanjaro's northern circuit. Inside, they talk about their training, preparation and experience on this amazing mountain.

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In this episode I interview Summit Strength client Jenny, and inside she shares her experience training for a 12 day hiking, snorkelling and kayaking adventure at Ningaloo Reef.

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Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

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In this episode I chat with Mark, a Summit Strength graduate from Melbourne, about his training and experience thru-hiking the Bibbulmun Track - a 1,000 kilometre walk through Western Australia. Inside we chat about the strength and conditioning he used from this long distance hike, managing a calf strain early in training, the mental grind of weeks on trail, and practical advice for anyone planning a thru-hike.

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Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

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In this episode, we cover a simple set of questions you can ask yourself if you are eyeing off a big hiking adventure and are wondering, "Am I actually on track to be ready?" == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

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In this episode, I explore the single most important factor that will determine your chance of success and comfort when hiking at high altitude.

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Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

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In this episode, I explore why I think it is a silly idea to try to minimise or 'toe the line' with the amount of water you carry on the trail.

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Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

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In this episode, I explore the odd phenomenon that sometimes occurs: a hiker starts a training program and sees 'dramatic' changes in pain within the week.

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Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

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I personally believe that step downs are one of the best strength exercises for hikers. And I use them, in one shape or form, for almost all my clients.

And in today's episode, I explore a few deeper reasons why I am such a fan (beyond them just being 'useful' or 'specific' for hikers).

If you are not familiar with a step down, or are interested in exploring some different progressions of this movement pattern, check out this article: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/blog/the-best-exercises-for-trekkers-the-step-down

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Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

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In this episode, we explore a simple checklist you can use if you always seem to be getting tired (and struggling to recover) after your training hikes.

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Mentioned in the episode: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/blog/how-to-plan-your-training-hikes

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Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

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In this episode, I explore the idea that a hiker should concentrate on increasing their body fat in the lead-up to a big high-altitude adventure.

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Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html