by Cary Davis | Nov 14, 2025 | Strength Training
By Cary Davis, PTA & Certified Personal Trainer Strength training for hikers at home is one of the best ways to prepare for steep climbs, long descents, uneven terrain, and carrying a backpack. And you don’t need a gym or a lot of equipment to do it. With a few...
by Cary Davis | Jun 3, 2025 | Strength Training
Hiking requires more than cardiovascular endurance. Strong legs help you climb, control your body on descents, handle uneven terrain, and keep moving when the miles start adding up. That’s where strength training can make a big difference. You don’t need to spend...
by Cary Davis | Mar 28, 2025 | Strength Training
Mini resistance bands are inexpensive, easy to store, and simple to take with you when you travel. They can also add a surprising amount of resistance to exercises that otherwise require very little equipment. I use resistance bands for a variety of reasons in...
by Cary Davis | Dec 21, 2024 | Strength Training
Functional strength training is about building strength that carries over to the way you move in everyday life, recreation, and sports. A good functional strength training program includes exercises that develop basic movement patterns such as squatting, hinging,...
by Cary Davis | Dec 20, 2024 | Strength Training
If you’re preparing for a hiking adventure, strength training can be an important part of getting ready for the trail. Hiking requires more than cardiovascular endurance. Long climbs, steep descents, uneven terrain, and carrying a backpack all place demands on...
by Cary Davis | Nov 19, 2024 | Strength Training
Why Strength Training for Hiking is EssentialBest Strength Training for Hiking Exercises1. Squats: Build Powerful Legs for Steep TerrainHow to Do It:2. Lunges: Improve Balance and StabilityHow to Do It:3. Step-Ups: Mimic Hill Climbing MovementsHow to Do It:4....