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Training & Fitness

Hill training, strength work, calorie burn and the health benefits of hiking: practical plans for stronger, happier hiking.

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Is Hiking a Good Lower Body Workout? Why It’s So Complete

Hiking works your glutes, quads, hamstrings, calves and the small stabilizers around your hips and ankles. Here’s what research says about climbing…

October 15, 202624 min read

Wondering what to eat before a hike? Get simple, research-based guidance on meal timing, carbs vs protein vs fat, sample meals by…

September 21, 202625 min read