Help with keeping in shape for the hunt or the hike.
Humans did it for thousands of years. But is barefoot walking right for you? The experts sound off. Yes, no, maybe. The experts debate the controversial craze. Proponents of barefoot running and hiking—booming in popularity since the 2009 publication of Born to Run—claim that training shoeless builds foot strength and reduces injuries. One outfit, Barefoot…
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Fight the sedentary lifestyle and get a move on with these exercises and essential skills. Your Body Aging alone does not a weaker person make. A sedentary lifestyle is what really puts the skids on health and well-being. Starting at about age 50, the fight for fitness has one front that you can’t control (age-related muscle…
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No matter how it’s done, physical activity is healthy for the mind and the body. However, some fresh air exercises
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Build your fitness foundation with this essential physiological info, tips on eating right and exercises for staying in prime hiking shape. Your Body At this age, you’re at your physical peak: fast, strong, and quick to recover. That lets you play hard–but without training, you won’t reach your potential or lay a solid foundation for…
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Start spring in better shape than ever by working on your weaknesses. Want a quick boost to your fitness routine? Find a workout buddy. (Photo by 182nd AirliftWing) Winter settles in quickly in the northern states. And once the snow comes, it’s usually here to stay—until June or July in the higher elevations. Sure, there’s…
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Stay in shape with these workout tips, and advice from a fitness hero. Your Body True: The effects of aging seem to accelerate after 65. Also true: “Walking and moving around is the single most important thing older people can do to extend their life expectancy and remain independent,” says Bill Evans, of the University…
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Leave it to the pros to have the outdoor world figured out. These tips are what turn hikers into guides—and guides into heroes. 1. Get ready faster. The easy way? Don’t unpack. When you finish a weekend trip, leave all the stuff you use for nearly every adventure—stove, sleeping pad, first-aid kit, repair kit—together in…
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By: Jeremy Koerber, ACSM Exercise Physiologist If you are like me you will flat wear out your hunting gear and I am not ashamed to admit I still have camo pullovers that still get the job done that I have been wearing since I was 16 years of age. I’m still killing turkeys and ducks with the…
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It’s not all in the legs. Strengthen your upper body to boost your balance and better control your poles and pack on rough terrain. Improving your upper body strength can help you keep your balance and navigate rough terrain.Give your legs a break: building your “beach body” is one of the most overlooked ways to…
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Skip the dumbbells and the gym membership. This year, whip yourself into shape with nothing more than your backpack. Exercising with your backpack will keep you fit—and keep you out of the gym.It’s no secret that most backpackers would rather be outside than in the gym. That’s where this ultra-portable workout comes in: All you…
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