Get FIT for Hiking in 30 days 

Brilliant! I have watched so many hiking fitness videos and either got confused or disinterested. This is the only one I will need - and I am almost doing it anyway. Thank you Mowser.

On point. I employ a four legged personal trainer.

A close-to-my-❤ topic. Some excellent succinct tactics.👍 Particularly like your concept of ‘interval’ walking Personal daily fave of mine not mentioned (with the right/safe road or pathway) is walking steep uphill backwards with weighted pack. - extra strength building to avert downhill knee issues. Love hiking/training barefoot whenever possible too- gets those feet and ankles conditioned to expect the unexpected. Clint🇦🇺

Base running has done wonders for gaining elevation for me. Comes so easy now here in the rockies. And that's only 6 weeks in.

Your advice is great, especially the part about sneaking in a walk here and there in your everyday life, that's something that most people can do and it makes a huge difference to your mental and physical health. I live in Sweden where it really sucks to walk outside between November and February/march; it's not only the cold, but the roads are hard and slippery and when the snow melts and freezes again and again most trails are just unpleasant. My older dog has also started to develop arthritis which can get worse in cold weather and on hard surfaces, so I bought a used treadmill that we can use for those days, and my plan is to walk on an incline with my backpack on so that I'll be ready for longer hikes next year. One added advantage is that I can listen to hiking videos and learn some great advice in the meantime 😊

Thats absolutely spot on Mowser. I set off eaeltnfor work, 2 benefits, beat the traffic and get 30 mins brosk walk on. Then lunchtime out again, 30 mins. 5 days a week. The difference is significant. The rice thing is great, will use!! Great video 👍 PS never, ever use the lift at work, up or down 😁

This video is gold. Thanks for posting!

Hmmm I wish I'd done a bit more of this before the hike I've just done- Queen Charlotte track near Picton NZ. I think I was lulled into a false sense of security because its designated a "great walk" and they tend to be easier well-maintained trails, but actually there was lots of ascent and descent. I am impressed that you aim for 15 and 20 kg- about 10-12 kg is enough for me- but then I am only 164 cm so everything is relative!!

Great tips as always. Thanks for the training plan too 👌🏻

I totally agree. Excellent tips here in my opinion. I never run in preparation for prolonged bush walks or climbing. I prefer walking wearing a fairly light pack over various terrain including including stairs. If I am heading to snow I often walk in soft sand for a few weeks beforehand. Cycling slso helps too. I take lunch and snacks with me and make and make enjoyable stint out of it. Maybe stop for coffee or take some public transport ie. to extend your walk. I also do weights three days per week as I have my own gym and weights at home. Prior to an alpine climb or extended bush walk I walk an average of 135 km per week. I incorporate walking into my daily life to obtain this goal. When I am not training I walk about 1-2.5 hours per day. Day walks over undulating terrain. It is great fun and is great at reducing stress levels.

Great video, thank you

Thanks for the ideas. No hills here in Wurrumiyanga unfortunately! I’ll feel the climbs on the WAT during the Xmas period!

Ha, walking... look at all the people fighting for the car space right by the entrance... but walk for hrs in the shopping centre.

I’ll do the shopping and carry the bags to the car and then from the car inside the kitchen- then the put aways 😂😅

Reckon you would get a few awkward looks if you wore hiking shoes and day pack on the treadmill and gym? Lolol

My walking the 10k steps as a minimum has been halted…Plantar Fasciitis has reared its ugly ugly head. Oh so painful

Damn why didnt i think of rice