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Free exercise program for hikers It's almost summer so I thought I'd share this article on getting physically ready for trekking and camping. Also makes a fine exercise routine for most folks. The article is written by a certain Steve George and I’m going to post in here in 5 installments. So here goes… FROM DESK JOCKEY TO SUPER HIKER IN 4 WEEKS By Steve George WEEK 1 Goal: Get your heart and lungs back up to hiking speed. You’ll also start basic strength training. Day 1: 20 to 30minutes of aerobic work – cycling, running, swimming, etc. Do stretches before and after your routine. Day 2: 20 – 30 minutes of aerobic exercise. This will also serve as a warm-up to your strength training, which will start today. Suggested weight training routines: Shoulder Shrugs and Alternating Front Lateral Raises. Do your usual stretches. Day 3: Start a “pack-walking” schedule. Put on your boots and empty pack and take a 20-minute to 30-minute walk. Day 4: Same as Day 2. Day 5: Same as Day 3. This time, add about one-quarter of the weight you’d typically carry. Day 6: Same as day 2. Day 7: Rest. Please check out the blog for the rest of the series. Thanks.

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http://welovenature.blogspot.com/2007/03/exercise-for-hikers.html

Contributed by pebbleworm on March 22, 2008, at 8:23 AM UTC.

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