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Post by kwpapke on Feb 27, 2016 5:05:49 GMT -8
I made the following video specifically for preparing for a Grand Canyon backpack with its unique altitude profile, but aspects of it are applicable to any substantial backpack outing. Hope you find it useful:
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Post by zurwad on Jul 10, 2016 11:30:35 GMT -8
Thank you for making this. I've already been doing kettlebell swings and high bar squats. Also do deadlifts and standing calf raises. Do you think we should add anything else in? We probably won't be able to do grand canyon until 2018 but it's kind of our goal. It's our reward for losing weight and getting active.
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Post by kwpapke on Jul 10, 2016 12:01:58 GMT -8
Thank you for making this. I've already been doing kettlebell swings and high bar squats. Also do deadlifts and standing calf raises. Do you think we should add anything else in? We probably won't be able to do grand canyon until 2018 but it's kind of our goal. It's our reward for losing weight and getting active. Good for you!! As I said in the video, my #1 recommendation is weighted step-downs. You need to condition your quads with this eccentric exercise. The things you are doing are great, but they won't keep you from getting sore after the descent. Make sense? --Kurt |
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Post by wanderingwildcat on Jul 10, 2016 13:56:35 GMT -8
Great video. I will definitely be adding these to my exercise routine. I'll be hiking/backpacking from Rim to Rim in October, South Kaibab to North Kaibab.
I also live in Tucson and try to hit Tumamoc Hill 3x a week after work, for cardiovascular and uphill hiking. Your video showed you hiking the Tucson Mountain at Saguaro National Park West. What other particular hiking trails around Tucson would you recommend that are suitable for this specific training goal?
Thanks!
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Post by zurwad on Jul 11, 2016 5:15:52 GMT -8
Thank you for making this. I've already been doing kettlebell swings and high bar squats. Also do deadlifts and standing calf raises. Do you think we should add anything else in? We probably won't be able to do grand canyon until 2018 but it's kind of our goal. It's our reward for losing weight and getting active. Good for you!! As I said in the video, my #1 recommendation is weighted step-downs. You need to condition your quads with this eccentric exercise. The things you are doing are great, but they won't keep you from getting sore after the descent. Make sense? --Kurt Yes makes sense I'll start doing those holding some weight plates. I don't have dumbells. Thanks for the tips. I'm sure doing all these things will benefit any hiking trip |
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Post by dayhiker on Jul 17, 2016 19:16:00 GMT -8
Nice tips. An outdoor fitness book also said to do something for Hamstrings, for muscle balance, it really helped me. It had different step downs to the front, reversing trying not to use the front foot, adding weight and height as you go, I think those helped me as well. I did not want to over do it with my knees going down, so I rain steps uphill, hiking.
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