The Training For Trekking Podcast

The Training For Trekking Podcast

By Rowan Smith: Hiking and Trekking CoachSportsHealth & FitnessFitnessWilderness
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The Training For Trekking Podcast episodes

  • TFT391: One Size Doesn't Fit All

    There are thousands of different approaches in the world of fitness and nutrition. And for each outcome you are trying to achieve, there are many roads to success. But unfortunately, this idea can often get lost. In this episode, an interesting story about a course I did and the surprising prevalence of coaches falling into a 'one size fits all' mindset.

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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
    19 min
  • TFT390: Navigating The Conversation [Part 2]

    ​In this episode, we explore how a hiker can navigate group exercise classes if they have a recurring issue that sometimes flares up from these sessions.

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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
    11 min
  • TFT389: Navigating The Conversation [Part 1]

    In this episode, we explore how a hiker can navigate personal training sessions if they have a recurring issue that sometimes flares up from these sessions.

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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
    24 min
  • TFT388: The 'Secret Sauce' For Overcoming Knee Pain While Hiking

    In this episode we explore a few ingredients which go into the 'secret sauce' of overcoming knee pain (and other type of pain) for your hiking adventures.

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    If you are a hiker who struggles with knee pain, and are interested in exploring what a specific and structured program can do for you, email me at [email protected] with the words "I'm interested'. From there we can have a chat, and see if and how one of our options may be right for you.

    17 min
  • TFT387: The Lightweight Trap

    If you are trying to shave off weight from your hiking pack, please don't make this mistake!

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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
    12 min
  • TFT386: Interviewing James Appleton From Seek To Do More

    In this episode, I interview James Appleton, another online coach who specialises in working with hikers. Inside, he shares some of his insights, philosophies and ideas around physical preparation for the trail.

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    Find More Of James Here:

    • Personal Instagram: @jamesappleton46
    • Business Instagram: @seektodomore
    • Website: www.seektodomore.com
    31 min
  • TFT385: Strength Development And Hiking

    If you are wanting to unlock all the amazing benefits strength development can have for your hiking, please make sure you are doing the right things!

    In this episode I explore a few different areas of training which people often say are 'strengthening' and weather they can actually count as 'strength training' (To be very clear I LOVE all the types of training I mention in the podcast, for various reasons. But we need to be clear about what they are actually doing!)

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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

    26 min
  • TFT384: Don't Fall At The First Hurdle

    Today I talk about an incredibly important subject for any hiker who is starting the year with big training intentions.

    == Want some extra help with your trainnig for hiking? Check out the Online Summit Program here: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

    12 min
  • TFT383: Training For Hiking In 2025

    If you are a hiker looking to get fit, strong and resilient in 2025, we want to chat with you! To find out more and book a call with our team, you can go here: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

    4 min
  • TFT382: My Red Flags As A Coach

    In this episode I reflect on a few 'red flags' which I personally had at certain points in my career.

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    Want to learn more about training for your hiking adventures? Join our free Training For Hiking Community: https://www.skool.com/training-for-hiking

    22 min

About The Training For Trekking Podcast

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The Training For Trekking Podcast is created to help hikers, trekkers and mountaineers prepare for their bucket list adventures. Rowan shares with you the simple training strategies to get you fit,…

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