Heavy Pack frequency?

[TheWhitetailNut]

Don't worry about your HR for your explosive/heavy compound movements. I would only track it during the Z2 workouts, and don't rely on a wrist-based HR monitor; get you a chest strap HR monitor.

You mention this is a multi-species hunt. What all are you going for?

12 Days- Tags for Sheep, Mt. caribou, , Moose, Mt. Goat, bear, wolf, etc. Focused on the first 3 in that order.

 

[3325]

One weighted session is enough *if* you are doing aerobic work the other 5 days of the week (one rest day).

Agreed.

Whether we say Zone 2, fat burning zone, or aerobic, or conversational pace, or low intensity steady state, it’s essential.

And we have to have the chassis to support the aerobic system, so a base of strength and local muscular endurance is also crucial. Without the ability to produce force, we couldn’t move a muscle at any intensity.

I’ve neglected my aerobic system for years in favor of the high intensity approach. I’m not satisfied with the results and I intend to remedy that.

 

[TheWhitetailNut]

Agreed.

Whether we say Zone 2, fat burning zone, or aerobic, or conversational pace, or low intensity steady state, it’s essential.

And we have to have the chassis to support the aerobic system, so a base of strength and local muscular endurance is also crucial. Without the ability to produce force, we couldn’t move a muscle at any intensity.

I’ve neglected my aerobic system for years in favor of the high intensity approach. I’m not satisfied with the results and I intend to remedy that.

Interesting.

 

[huntfishhike]

I switched in the past year to doing more unweighted training, especially hiking, just to avoid injuries and try to optimize longevity. I’ve seen too many guys that toted lots of heavy loads over many miles start to develop knee and other issues which in the long term can set you back and even prevent you from certain hunts.