Any Fitness Freaks Out There?

[wadu1]

I try to get to the jim at least 5 days a week and workout for an hour a day. One day lowers; then one day all cardio; then core the more cardio and then upper body. And I'll be 60 shortly

[h20hunter]

I'm sure Jim appreciates it....he gets lonely.

[kglacken]

I am a college baseball player so I get plenty of fitness from our team weightlifting, conditioning and plyometrics, But on top of all of that, I train for hunting. I like to go to the gym and workout on my own outside of baseball as well because I do not have to fallow the teams workout. I do a lot of heavy weight low reps. I like to throw my pack on and put extra weight in it, set the treadmill to 3.5 to 4 mph and walk on an incline. Sometimes I walk while breathing through a straw to build my lungs and train my body to use less oxygen (good for high country hunts) and it also keeps your heart rate up and burns more calories. Love to train for hunting! As it gets closer to season my workouts get extremely intense and I hike in the heat to prepare for the heat during september. I love feeling like I am in shape in the woods. I feel strong and confident and if I see a herd up a nasty ravine or on a knob far away, I have no problem taking off because I am in shape and ready for the challenge. Being in shape for hunting makes a difference!

[Wtrfowlr62]

I'm sure Jim appreciates it....he gets lonely.

LOL

[44 Flattop]

When I first started reading your post I was laughing until I read the squat, bench etc... I thought you were really good at ironing clothes lol.

Heh,  I guess I can see how you were thinking that! 

Powerlifters consider weights 'iron' and that is what we battle in the big compound movements..

44

[rebal69972]

i used to be till i blew both knees and my right shoulder after my shoulder surgery setting being able to do nothing for 6 months its hard to get back into it but Ive started p 90 x again sure cant do as much as i used to but i will get there

[bwhntr2819]

I haven't been a fitness freak up until the last year.  Since then I've done the Insanity, Asylum, and P90X workouts 6 days a week.  Also started running a little over a year ago and changed what / how much I eat or drink.  Lost 60 pounds in the last year - what a difference during elk season.  Gonna need smaller hunting clothes.  I got by with suspenders and belts last season.  DVD workouts don't work for everyone but they sure work for me.   

[pianoman9701]

I go to the gym now 3-4 times a week. When the weather gets better, I'll add 10 miles a day on my bike, 5 days a week. I do either core or upper body and then 30 minutes of cardio on the treadmill with a steep incline not holding on to anything. My back won't take the punishment of running, but when the season comes around, I can keep up with the younger guys pretty much all day. This year, assuming my buddy will get in shape like he's promised, I intend going deeper and steeper than ever before. I've got the health, I've got the right gear, and I've got the desire. Time to fill the freezer again.

[ashersdad]

I work mon tho thur I hit the gym every morning before work and on the weekend I try to go hiking. It has made a huge differance in my hunting.. the only down fall is i end up packing most of the gear when we go huntung so the others can keep up

[Seabass]

Thanks H2ohunter! I am hoping to add some swimming when I can. It seems like it would be a great recovery workout. Right now I add a jog into my recovery days. In the past I did nothing on a rest day but since learned that active recovery is better than sitting around. Swimming seems like it would be perfect for that. Now I just need to learn how to swim right.

[Seabass]

This is a workout I got from one of the Train To Hunt guys. It is what I would call a measuring stick type workout. I haven't done it yet but I'm hoping to do it this weekend. Wearing a 40# pack do 1000 step ups on a 20 in. box. I believe the goal is to complete it in 50 min. or less. It is the equivalent of 1666 vertical feet.

[Cuda]

For those looking to burn and get those legs in shape in the winter I would recommend snowshoeing. Here is a quote from a fitness magazine regarding the benefits:

"Fitness Magazine states that a 150-lb. person will burn 551 calories per hour while snowshoeing. Snowshoeing burns about 45 percent more calories than walking or running when done at the same pace and on the same type of terrain."

I dont know about you all but I'm not 150 so probably more calories than that. If I had a choice I would rather snowshoe than run.....being outdoors in the terrain and maybe finding a horn or two. Great workout and lots of fun (especially with my 40lb kid in the backpack!)

[h20hunter]

Good luck on that Seabass. Remember....rythem rythem rythem. Swimming is all rythem and breathing. Do it wrong and you won't make it 5 minutes. Do it right and you will get there. Hell....you can side stroke steady and slow and get the benefits.

[deerslyr]

This is a workout I got from one of the Train To Hunt guys. It is what I would call a measuring stick type workout. I haven't done it yet but I'm hoping to do it this weekend. Wearing a 40# pack do 1000 step ups on a 20 in. box. I believe the goal is to complete it in 50 min. or less. It is the equivalent of 1666 vertical feet.

This is something I must add to my arsenal! Thats some thing everyone can do with minimal space and minimal equipment

[Seabass]

Deerslyr,

             Let us know how it went after you complete it. I will do the same.