Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!

[kalamasasquatch]

 day 3.........2.5 miles with a 60lb pack again

[Sliverslinger]

Main thing is when you get home don't sit down just get your workout clothes on and do it. On your way home take(40 min before working out) some NO3 explode they sell it at Costco it will help during your workouts. Set some goals for yourself and stick to them. Like workout everyday during the week and hike on the weekend.

  I take that stuff to and it makes a huge difference. I agree, I can't sit down and relax until after I work out or it won't get done.

[sebek556]

took no-xplode while in iraq and wow! feel like a crackhead when I couldnt work out after taking it just sat there cleaning everything could not sit still at all. but the majority of the time could work out after taking it and was able to go longer and heavier than with out it. I was doing the whole system and it worked awsome put on 20 lbs on muscle in 3 months and got ripped while doing it.. thanks for reminding me need to get back on the regamine again..

[Kowsrule30]

Was planning on going on a bike ride with the kids but this rains starts pouring everytime we step outside... 

[Eli346]

 5'11/185 - 60 crunches, 30 side crunches per side, 3 sets of 15 pull ups, 3 sets of 15 pushups; almost every day (5 out of 7 at least). I also try to get in at least 5 miles of mountain biking a few times a week and the stationary bike 3 days a week for 20 minutes of hard pedaling. I'm 57 now and I know I'll never get in high school shape again but it sure feels good to make 'em burn! It's gonna be a fun season this year. Thanks for the inspiration and knowledge guys. I'm on here daily and I like it.

[Sliverslinger]

Day 4 with 74 to go. Hit the gym today for an hour of full court b-ball. Been watching the diet carefully. Did some stretching. Already starting to feel a lot better- just a better mood overall with trying to squeeze in an hour of working out each day. After another week of just cardio I'll be adding the ruck with weight and hitting some hills. Ordered a dozen of the arrows I expect to hunt with this year. Going to try out the Gold Tip Kinetic Pro's.

[bench beast]

on June 18th, I broke the WA State Bench Press record. with a lift of  601 lbs. now its time to do some cardio. I drew a Goose Prarie archery tag. so I need to get the legs and lungs in shape.

[asl20bball]

I love this thread. besides the weight lifting, shooting, and cardio one thing that I've found extremely helpful and easy to do is stretch the leg muscles every day. You can do this infront of the tv at night and it only takes 5 mins. I've found this reduces muscle soreness and most importantly reduces recovery time when your muscles have been worked hard. Trust me, this will make getting out the tent on day 2 in the mountains much easier. Keep it up fellas....Train hard, hunt easy.

[Sliverslinger]

Keep it up fellas....Train hard, hunt easy.

  that's a great way of looking at it. Not only are you much more likely to find elk when you're in good enough shape to go where they go but it's a lot more enjoyable when its easier and you're not cramping and walking on wobbly legs. Plus I don't want to end up as one those guys who don't prepare and then have a heart attack or pull a muscle on day one.

[Sliverslinger]

on June 18th, I broke the WA State Bench Press record. with a lift of  601 lbs. now its time to do some cardio. I drew a Goose Prarie archery tag. so I need to get the legs and lungs in shape.

Congrats... that's nuts!

[Kowsrule30]

on June 18th, I broke the WA State Bench Press record. with a lift of  601 lbs. now its time to do some cardio. I drew a Goose Prarie archery tag. so I need to get the legs and lungs in shape.

Congrats... that's nuts!

Holy SH!T!!!!!!!  I benched my own weight for a while..... But now I don't weigh 600#.....      Congrat's to the fullest!!!!!  You'll probably break your record again......    Just don't hurt me...... 

[rebal69972]

just started working out this last weekend 5'10" 185 lbs. first thing first for me was quiting smoking no smokes for 5 days now 2.5 miles on the bike and 1 mile run out and 1 mile walk back with 20 lbs pack then hit the weight for 30 min and 20 min stretching still hurt like h***

[CedarPants]

on June 18th, I broke the WA State Bench Press record. with a lift of  601 lbs. now its time to do some cardio. I drew a Goose Prarie archery tag. so I need to get the legs and lungs in shape.

Holy you know what!!!!  Bench - you should throw your number out there, I'll bet you could pull down 6 figures this fall helping guys pack their elk out.  WOW, nicely done!!!

[bench beast]

on June 18th, I broke the WA State Bench Press record. with a lift of  601 lbs. now its time to do some cardio. I drew a Goose Prarie archery tag. so I need to get the legs and lungs in shape.

Holy you know what!!!!  Bench - you should throw your number out there, I'll bet you could pull down 6 figures this fall helping guys pack their elk out.  WOW, nicely done!!!

  I would need to learn how to walk on my hands

[kerrdog]

I hope y'all save some Elk for me!