​Being physically prepared for the trail is important. You will experience physical pain during the first 7 to 10 days. You can minimise this physical pain by building a good fitness base. Overuse injuries are common and may stop you from accomplishing your goals. Plan for success by being fit prior to leaving on any trek.

We provide our thoughts and findings from our continuous research in this space. We reference books and specialists as appropriate (and required). We highly recommend that you follow-up and do your own research. If you lack experience with exercising, consider hiring a fitness coach to assist you in developing a program suited to your needs. The coach should have an understanding of your goals (long distance walking, hiking with a back-pack, etc.). As always, check with your doctor for any health issues you may have prior to starting a fitness program.

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Kettlebells and Heavy Clubs Exercises - although part of our routine for a while we've really bought in to this exercise program - here is one of our routines for this off-season.
Off-Season Workout
November 2019 - A brief outline of a simple and effective indoor training program for the 50+ crowd !!
Off-Season Health Practices 
February 2019 - Consider making some changes to your overall health and fitness as you reach our fifties and beyond.
Long Distance Hiking Exercise Consideration
January, 2018 - This is an overview of a basic exercise program focused on our own activity - thru-hiking.