How to Train for Backpacking

What is backpacking? Simply, backpacking is multi-day hiking where you carry all your gear on your back. However, it requires more gear and more details to think about because you’ll be spending at least one night, maybe more, camping out. 

Think of backpacking as a kind of endurance sport and as with any endurance sport, you want to train for your event. The good news is, if you already have a solid fitness base, you are well on your way. Now you just need to tailor your training to get ready for your backpacking expedition. The particulars depend on how long you’ll be out there, how much weight you’ll be carrying, your current fitness level, and the type of terrain you’ll encounter. 

However, the general principles still remain the same and preparing for these elements is good way to ready yourself. 

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A Guide to Hiking First Aid

For the type of hiking that's more than five miles, multi-day, overnight or even in a place where the trail might not be so well-maintained it’s a good idea to come prepared with first aid. Here's what to bring, do, and know to stay safe on the trail.

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Our guest today is Kathleen Trotter, an incredibly energetic fitness coach, and personal trainer absolutely crushing the game for two decades and counting. Kathleen is not only a personal trainer but also an author, nutritionist, life coach, professional speaker, and wellness writer. To say she has found a way to incorporate many facets into her business would be an understatement. She has done nearly everything in her 20+ years in the health and fitness industry and she joins us today to share some of her wisdom of experience. During this episode we talk about coaching in the fitness industry, how to help your clients build confidence, the idea that "failures" are part of the process, and so much more. 

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