Do you work out - Page 2

Navigator · 02-13-2011, 03:24 PM

I live for hiking and backpacking but I'm lucky if I can get out more than a couple times a month (at least for backpacking). I cross train by running 4 miles every other day and often switching up with bike riding. I find running keeps up my overall aerobic fitness so I'm not huffing and puffing hauling a pack up a mountain, and cycling complements that as well by working a slightly different set of muscles.

Grandpa · 02-19-2011, 12:11 AM

Ouch, those squats look like they would hurt worse than a 20 mile day. However, grandma signed me up at the gym two weeks ago. I'm finding it rathe enjoyable. Especially when all those sweet young things come in to work out.

Reggy · 02-19-2011, 12:45 AM

It pays to have a regular workout routine for hiking and life in general. Elliptical or stair master.

mccallum · 02-19-2011, 08:48 PM

If you call a 3 to 6 mile walk most days a workout yes!!

Refrigerator · 02-19-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Grandpa

Ouch, those squats look like they would hurt worse than a 20 mile day. However, grandma signed me up at the gym two weeks ago. I'm finding it rathe enjoyable. Especially when all those sweet young things come in to work out.

Now Grandpa..you talking about those sweet donuts they bring in to give you after you work out?

Lorax · 02-20-2011, 07:01 AM

Constantly. If I want to stay active and keep living the outdoor lifestyle, then it pays to take care of the equipment that gets me out there. I try to get to the gym for total body workouts 4-6 times a week. 30-35 minutes weights and 25-45 minutes cardio.

Every year I go to my doctor, he tells me...."Come back next year and I'll tell you how I'm doing!"

oldsarge · 02-20-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Grandpa

Ouch, those squats look like they would hurt worse than a 20 mile day. However, grandma signed me up at the gym two weeks ago. I'm finding it rathe enjoyable. Especially when all those sweet young things come in to work out.

Those squats are great, I was up to 600 reps at one time. Matt Furey, author of "Combat Conditioning" did 2000 non stop at one point. They will definitely get those pegs in shape for hiking season. Of course you don't have to knock out killer reps either.