Post by: JPhelps on March 29, 2012, 06:38:27 PM
I lift weights year round with some cardio thrown in and starting in May I will ramp up the cardio in the Gym as well as get out and ride my bike, hike with my pack on and scout.
Post by: buglebuster on March 29, 2012, 09:08:37 PM
Post by: AKBowman on March 29, 2012, 09:23:10 PM
I lift at least 4 days a week, stretch, stair master and this year I am going to pack 50-100lb backpacks full of salt into my deer hunting area about 8 times.
I backpack in the summer as well. Haven't done it as much as I would have liked last year but that will change this year, My goal is to backpack in at least 4 weekends in July and August.
Post by: 7mag. on March 29, 2012, 09:36:54 PM
Post by: KFhunter on March 29, 2012, 09:47:03 PM
just kidding :chuckle:
Post by: shanevg on March 29, 2012, 10:30:34 PM
It wasn't much of a pissing match until someone tried saying CrossFit wasn't a very well rounded way to get fit. :bdid: ;)
Yeah - that's why the military guys are using it for their fitness plans. :IBCOOL:
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on March 29, 2012, 10:53:57 PM
Post by: hike2hunt on March 30, 2012, 11:01:00 AM
Mon - Weights / Bike
Tue - Row Machine / Cross Fit without weights/ Eliptial / Cross Fit without weights x4 by time
Wed - Bike / Off (if need it)
Thu - Hike biweekly / Cross Fit with Weights
Fri - OFF
Sat - Hike Family
Sun - Hike/Off
Semper Fi
Post by: MtnMuley on March 30, 2012, 01:09:38 PM
Post by: JPhelps on March 30, 2012, 01:29:08 PM
I have talked with Jerry "vek" a little about conditioning for the backcountry. We are on the same page. Lift Heavy weights in the compound lifts (Squats, Deadlift, Bench). Very important to get your feet and calves in shape.
Post by: Houndhunter on March 30, 2012, 01:40:45 PM
Post by: Benny on March 30, 2012, 01:52:43 PM
"DIY, Hardcore OTC, Backcountry OYOA, Beast Mode"
ten times in a row will get yourself into the best shape of your life.
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on March 30, 2012, 02:03:22 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on March 30, 2012, 02:05:11 PM
Quote
I have heard that repeating the phrase:
"DIY, Hardcore OTC, Backcountry OYOA, Beast Mode"
ten times in a row will get yourself into the best shape of your life.
I've heard that it is even more effective when packing in for a hunt that you haven't trained for.
Post by: deerslyr on March 30, 2012, 02:33:17 PM
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on March 30, 2012, 02:59:12 PM
Post by: wrongway on March 30, 2012, 03:10:02 PM
Post by: asl20bball on March 30, 2012, 03:35:31 PM
Lots of running for cardio and it keeps your feet from getting sore when hunting. Also, I've found that if you stretch every night for 5-10 mins it really helps recovery time when your muscles do get sore.
Evergreen Trail Runs has some good running events around the greater Seattle area. I plan on doing at least a couple of these organized runs myself.
Post by: BLUEBULLS on March 30, 2012, 10:56:40 PM
Post by: AKBowman on March 31, 2012, 12:15:37 PM
CrossFit baby! :chuckle:
It wasn't much of a pissing match until someone tried saying CrossFit wasn't a very well rounded way to get fit. :bdid: ;)
Yeah - that's why the military guys are using it for their fitness plans. :IBCOOL:
Oh geez here we go again...if it works for you that's awesome, definitely a butt kicking workout!
Post by: BullMagnet76 on March 31, 2012, 12:27:06 PM
I lift 16oz 4 times a day while reading all the poasted topics
Gotta love the 16 oz curls!!!!
Post by: TheHunt on March 31, 2012, 12:30:53 PM
Post by: washelkhunter on April 01, 2012, 02:57:16 PM
Post by: hunting4sanity on April 01, 2012, 03:49:35 PM
Me and Dr. Pepper go way back, so it was a tough sacrifice for me. I really thought cutting that many cans a day out would make the pounds just fall off - some but not much, so I've given in and started exercising.
Post by: head hunter on April 01, 2012, 05:07:56 PM
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on April 01, 2012, 05:42:08 PM
Post by: jstone on April 02, 2012, 09:57:34 AM
Post by: supagoose on April 10, 2012, 11:24:22 PM
Post by: kglacken on April 10, 2012, 11:43:37 PM
I lift 4-5 days a week and do abs on off days. I run 3 days a week and bike on other days when I feel extremely motivated.
When I lift I lift extremely heavy for about 6 reps. 3 sets of the exercise and i will do 3 to 4 exercises per muscle group
When I run I mix it up. jogging long distance does not work my body enough (in my opinion and experience). I do interval training and different agility drills to help with that. I take glutamine pills to aid in recovery. Fast absorbing protein helps build muscle quicker. And most importantly I shoot a lot.
You can do all the training in the world to GET CLOSE to an animal, but if you cant shoot, you wont be successful. :twocents: In the words of Cam Hanes... Train Hard. Hunt Easy!
Post by: WapitiFreak on April 11, 2012, 01:02:55 PM
Post by: hirshey on April 11, 2012, 01:35:52 PM
I have to admit sometimes its nice to have someone tell you what to do and keep you motivated... either a personal fitness instructor, workout partner, or a workout DVD can help push you a little further than you would on your own. P90X and Insanity workouts are pretty fun on a poor weather day.
Post by: Kain on April 11, 2012, 03:49:44 PM
Just playin. I have lost 37 lbs since last Sept. Diet and weight training and cardio/conditioning four days a week. I dont do much back country hunting though. I hunt with my dad and it is getting harder for him to do the hills and holes we used to.
Post by: Fishnfowler on April 11, 2012, 03:55:45 PM
Post by: zackmioli on April 12, 2012, 03:42:27 PM
Post by: mazama on April 12, 2012, 07:29:45 PM
Post by: slayasher on April 22, 2012, 09:31:01 AM
CrossFit baby! :chuckle:
It wasn't much of a pissing match until someone tried saying CrossFit wasn't a very well rounded way to get fit. :bdid: ;)
Yeah - that's why the military guys are using it for their fitness plans. :IBCOOL:
Oh geez here we go again...if it works for you that's awesome, definitely a butt kicking workout!
CrossFit is a GPP program. General Physical Preparedness. Ready for anything. It works for everyone from the elite SEALs to the house wife. Scaling the workouts to fit your condition is the secret. Keep the INTENSITY. Running around with a pack on is a great idea... In fact throw a pack on with a little weight anytime you want and do a CF workout. I like to train like I'm playing a sport. Its dubbed "the sport of fitness." Join a CrossFit gym for three months and learn the movements. It will change your life, or how you view training.