How does your job prepare you for the mountain?

[SonnyDay]

I typically work a desk job, but have been doing construction for the past year.

I have definitely noticed better upper body strength with the manual labor... but I also have less time (and energy) to do the more targeted workouts I did when I worked a desk job. I live at 5K', so my normal workout is to load up 60 lbs and hike up a trail for a few miles (and another 1K' or so in elevation) and then back down.

I recently took another desk job... so looking forward to getting into a proper workout routine as fall approaches.

If you're coming out to altitude from back east, try to get here a few days before the season opens to sleep at altitude. And don't go nuts with exertion the first few days.

 

[roadrunner]

Prepares me by eagerly awaiting the last day of work before I go.

 

[Jason Snyder]

The only thing it does to prepare me is pay for the gas and tags. I do have access to a good variety of weights and kettlebells so my lunch break is always a good workout.

 

[DuckDogDr]

you got jokes. Mine prepares me for long nights of caffeine and stress and only exercise is lifting heavy arse dogs or sparring with angry cats

 

[CodeMonkey]

There's lots of boredom, but every once in a while I have to take a large problem, break it down to smaller pieces, and figure it out... which feels alot like harvesting a mature buck at times.

Nothing ever goes to plan and it's up to you to string together the pieces to figure it all out.

 

[3325]

Job specifics don’t, but I work four 10s and I get a wellness hour. Having a three day weekend allows me more time to get out and roam and look at the country. A daily wellness hour means getting in a strength training session is seldom a problem.

 

[jtevanMT]

I spend 90% of my time behind a desk, at least I have a sit/stand desk and take breaks whenever I want. I work on the 3rd floor and never use the elevator. Mountain Tough most nights and try to hike on the weekends.

 

[waspocrew]

Like others mentioned, my job only prepares me for my hunts by paying for the tags, gear, etc.

 

[Waddi]

I’m fortunate enough to be a wildland firefighter. Usually by the time September rolls around I’m ready to go. We usually do functional PT every morning that translates to walking in the woods with a pack on. Sometimes PT means stretching or doing yoga which pays dividends in recovery and mobility. I find the most bang for my buck doing slow steady cardio and supplementing that with light weight barbell squats and weighted stair climber.

 

[M24]

Old job as an FIA Forester, yea lots of climbing, steep slopes long hikes and what not. Current job as a Silviculturist, uh mostly tractor ground not much lol.

 

[dlee56]

I ride a desk for a living, but I stay hydrated and make myself climb 5 floors of stairs to use the bathroom haha

 

[MT_Fin]

Mine doesn’t really, mix of desk and field time but no heavy exertion or anything of the like. Provides a lot of vacation and comp time to use in the mountains though, so that’s something.

 

[jlchester5045]

I’m fortunate enough to be a wildland firefighter. Usually by the time September rolls around I’m ready to go. We usually do functional PT every morning that translates to walking in the woods with a pack on. Sometimes PT means stretching or doing yoga which pays dividends in recovery and mobility. I find the most bang for my buck doing slow steady cardio and supplementing that with light weight barbell squats and weighted stair climber.

As a fireman myself, not only are the physical expectations high, but also the mental fortitude required to be accomplished at the profession. I am used to the feeling of pushing through mentally and physically when the body wants to stop. Mindset goes a long way, but a regular exercise program is just as important.

Not to mention, my 24/48 schedule allows a lot of opportunities to hunt through the week when everyone else is working lol

 

[snowynock]

New here - I work in the TV/Film industry in NYC.

Constantly on my feet for 10-16 hours a day - quite often climbing stairs all day carrying equipment. Sometimes having to be at work at 4am so my workouts typically are in the evening. A lot of this is great prep for getting into the woods hahaha.

I'm a saddle whitetail bowhunter with hopes of venturing out west in the next few years.