GunsAreFun
WKR
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My routine for the last few years is that I exercise 5 times a week. This usually comprises of three two mile hikes that involve walking down a hill, jogging about halfway up, walking up the rest of the way, and rinse and repeat with 75-95 pounds in the pack. Then two days a week it is just walking up and down a different, steeper hill for a mile with the same weight. Occasionally I’ll mix in a mile run or a mile on the tread climber if I’m short on time.
So far, it’s worked for me. I’ve felt adequately prepared physically for the hunts. That said, it’s getting harder and harder to get that many workouts in each week with family life, house maintenance, etc.
The question for you fitness experts is if I replicated the same amount of work (mileage and weight) but did it over four workouts instead of five, is that going to make any difference? Would having the extra rest day maybe even help a bit for recovery?
So far, it’s worked for me. I’ve felt adequately prepared physically for the hunts. That said, it’s getting harder and harder to get that many workouts in each week with family life, house maintenance, etc.
The question for you fitness experts is if I replicated the same amount of work (mileage and weight) but did it over four workouts instead of five, is that going to make any difference? Would having the extra rest day maybe even help a bit for recovery?