Curious about everyone’s go to exercises and or training styles for hunt preparation.
I’ve found CrossFit style to be the best for me but also focus on calf strengthening as that’s where I see fatigue quickest during a hike.
I did powerlifting as a teen and young lad, then CrossFit for a long time. I don’t think the majority of CF gyms program very well for measurable improvement, so after a while I started putting together my own regiments with more focus on mobility. Takes a bit more work but worth it to me, performance is up and joint pain is down.
Current routine:
o Cycle is 3 on/1 off/2 on/1 off/1 on/1 off
Each 9 day cycle has 6 working days:
o 2-3x strength workouts with compound movements, super low volume, finish with ESD
o 2x push/pull/core circuits, body weight or body weight+ with active recovery between circuits
o 2x 35 minute HIIT or interval-based workouts
o 2x 60+ minute functional aerobic recovery “off” days (jog, bike, hike, swim or a combo of multiple) with HR<130
o 1x pure rest day
I mix the workout orders up every time my body starts to adapt, keeps my routine fresh and can adjust any part of it for competitions, seasons, or events. It’s closer to what a collegiate lifting and endurance program would look like during a maintenance or “in-season” phase.
