"I don't totally disagree with that. 90% of the people I work with that require training for hikes and treks don't have access to hiking trails with elevation changes. Many of them unfortunately have paved trails and streets as…"
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"Or if you live somewhere with a lot of hills like I do. Like you said Eva, with a weighted pack. I read somewhere that the best way to get ready for hiking is to go hiking."
"Yes you are lucky to have access to stairs. Step mills are great for HIIT training. Stairs rival for ascending strength and endurance as well as stability and surefootedness for descending. Eva check out the elevation calculator…"
"All of the pros that I've met will tell you that the stairmaster is worthless because it minimizes the amount of energy in stepping that you exert. You're better off finding a tall building and walking up the flights of stairs with a…"
"Nice to hear from you Leroy. You can email me directly at marcus@fitfortrips.com. Here is some good info to get you started: https://fitfortrips.com/training/"
"Hallo Marcus I would like to follow your training program cause I want to step up my game but I have a few questions I'm from the Netherlands and it doesn't get more flat then over here I have no steep hills or stair anywhere near my home…"
"Yes that is a great book. I agree running is a very beneficial activity as long as you can avoid developing any chronic issues in the knees and hips."
"I found that I could hike for HOURS after taking up running. I think any activity that you enjoy, that increases your HR while doing it will help. Also stairs, lots of stairs. Ignore the lift, take the stairs.
Also, I recommend reading Steve…"
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- At 5:03am on January 16, 2022,
Leroy said…
- Hallo Marcus I would like to follow your training program cause I want to step up my game but I have a few questions I'm from the Netherlands and it doesn't get more flat then over here I have no steep hills or stair anywhere near my home can I just use a stairmaster in exchange for that ? I was also wondering if I could change running with cycling due to a previous injury
I hope to hear from you soon
So far I've solo climbed
Zugspitze 2962
Rysy 2501
Kind regards,
Leroy
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