Get into shape without the gym

[Jkuhn22]

Being from the Midwest, elevation is a killer and impossible to over train for. I have been to Montana the last 2 years, and have been in good to pretty good shape heading into the hunt. Running 8 miles, lifting, 50 lb pack hikes & 50 mile bike rides. The key to training is doing long workouts to build endurance. 2 Hour hikes and 2 hour bike rides are a big help. I think I am going to add ankle weights to my hikes. If my legs are lighter than when I trained, it should be less work for my body so therefore less oxygen needed.

 

[D wine]

I do a bit of circuit training yearly. Hike, ruck and run all summer.

 

[Dustin the wind]

I’m sure this has been states already. Stairs with a moderately weighted pack on. Everything else is extra.

 

[AZsniper]

walk up hills with your pack on.

 

[Gottamopar]

I also hate the gym!!! The only workout I enjoy doing is riding my mountain bike 3-4 days a week.... HIT THE HILLS!!!

 

[Wyatt.Carter]

I'm following this ,, good suggestions by all! Might be a while before we see any gyms open

 

[AK_Skeeter]

What does everyone do to get into hunting shape without the gym? I personally absolutely hate going to the gym, so I’m looking for alternatives to get into better shape for packing meat out and hiking at higher elevations


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I'm 63 years old, and retired this year so more time.
I try to hike long (4-8 hour loop) at least twice a week.
I hike with a 60lb pack a shorter 1.5 hour loop about 3 times a week.
I also cut firewood, starting with 16 foot logs this time of year.
For me endurance is most important, so after snowmelts I backpack longer and longer trips.

 

[justinspicher]

I’m on day four of a 30 day murph challenge. It’s sucks.

 

[Catahoula]

Hike with pack and without, Stairs at home, use Bowtrainer left and right handed, yoga and stretching, ride mountain bike 3 days a week for 2-3 hour rides, calf lifts with pack, squats with pack, and watching my caloric intake to not get tubby. Speaking of losing weight, I’ve dropped 21lbs since February 24th.

 

[mtneyez]

Lift garage gym: snatch, c&j, squat, deadlifts, super set, circuits, body weight, air dyne, & various other torture devices. Weighted hikes up to 100 pounds. Progress starting now with 25 pounds. Mountain bike, surf, swim, and run up to 6 miles.

 

[Bunkin]

I'm working to get back into backpacking shape for the fall season starting about now. I used to be in the gym 4-6 days a week. But currently with job and family requirements I really have about an hour or hour and a half a day to work out. Does anyone have any recommendations for activities that will be best result for time related to back packing/mountain hunting? I am currently running a couple nights a week.

 

[gexpro]

i typically alternate work out and run days in a staggered pattern throughout the week to help my body recover. On the weekends i like to grab the pack and load up sand bags and hit the hills near my house. I increase the weight when the season closes in! also remember, junk in; junk out. good luck this season

 

[Rock-o]

I go on iFit hikes on my elliptical, 2 - 5 miles each, 3 times per week. Soon I'll do the same but add my weighted pack. At some point I'll need to increase the distance. Don't laugh, my average pace is a 13 minute mile on these hikes... a decent clip walking when factoring in incline and resistance.

 

[MWBaker5]

Just picked up a at home rowing machine. Really like it to break up the crossfit routine. Can get a great workout that is low impact. Some really good machines available that don't break the bank.

 

[bozeman]

Look up the ‘Meet me Mile’........

 

[nkramer6]

Hike, mountain bike, pushups, sit ups at home. Do your steps/stairs with a loaded pack. Running if it is your game. Kettle bells, barbells, dumbells are cheaper than a gym membership.
Eliptical at home is one of my go-tos also.

Stairs are key. They're about the most realistic replication of heading up the mountains.

 

[nkramer6]

Just picked up a at home rowing machine. Really like it to break up the crossfit routine. Can get a great workout that is low impact. Some really good machines available that don't break the bank.

Rowing Machines are a great way to get the entire body involved. I try to really focus on getting full extension and compression throughout the movement to maintain engagement of all the muscle groups

 

[FlyGuy]

I bought a bruteforce sandbag a while back, but during quarantine I discovered their Free training app. It has a great warm up, WOD, and bonus workout programmed everyday, with posted scores to bring out your competitive drive.


You can’t cheat the mountain

 

[justinspicher]

I hate rowing machines. They remind me of overly efficient burpees.

 

[hogstrong]

Fasted hiking with a backpack builds not only endurance, more importantly distinguishing mental exhaustion from physical exhaustion helped develop resilience