-May 13 minHiking with lateral hip painThe lateral hip is the crossroads of many important structures. Gluteal muscles on the back of the hip wrap around the side and attach to...
-Mar 262 min8 Tips for Hiking During Shoulder SeasonShoulder season gives hikers some of the best weather. Spring and fall’s warm days and cool breezes make hiking feel fabulous. However,...
-Feb 122 minTake the leap: 3 core exercises for better stability hiking bouldersPlaying hopscotch across a boulder field is all fun and games until you have to leap a tad greater than your normal stride. You hesitate,...
-Feb 61 minFor Stronger Climbing - Target the Glute MaxIf you want to be a stronger climber but you're avoiding squats because they make your knees hurt, there's several reasons that happens...
-Feb 62 minBalance strength and stability for hiking: 5 exercises that do double dutyYour ankle strength isn’t going to keep you from falling. While your ankles play an important role, they aren’t your first line of...
-Jan 291 minDynamic Stretching for Better HikingBefore hiking, it's always a good idea to perform a warm-up routine that includes dynamic stretches. Warming up like this helps you avoid...
-Nov 5, 20212 minDizzying Hikes - How to Manage Height Vertigo on the TrailSome hikers experience dizziness when climbing. Here are the causes of height vertigo, how it can impact your safety hiking, and what to...
-Oct 31, 20211 minLove Hiking But Scared to Scramble? This Exercise Sequence Will Give You Rock Solid Scramble Skills!Scrambling can be intimidating! Letting go of your poles and getting down on hands and feet is unfamiliar and challenging. This exercise...
-Oct 27, 20216 minWhat Hikers Need to Know About ScramblingScrambling isn’t just something you do to eggs. It’s the term used to describe what you do in those areas where you can no longer walk...
-Aug 20, 20212 minHiking is Hard - Your Workout Doesn't Have to Be! There's a myth among hikers (and many recreational athletes) that to conquer something hard, you need to work out even harder. What...
-Oct 22, 20203 minAvoid these 11 mistakes on your next hike! The global pandemic has encouraged people to get outside for fun, fitness, and fellowship. This increased interest in hiking means more...
-Aug 21, 20201 minEssential yoga flow for hikersLong and multi-day hikes can leave you feeling stiff and sore. A yoga flow sequence provides the perfect dynamic warmup before you strap...
-Aug 15, 20202 minLength matters! How stride length affects knee painWhen one of my local clients complained of knee pain while training for a European hiking trip, I said, “Let’s hit the trail!” As we...
-Sep 15, 20192 minEndless Summer - Tips for beating the heatWhile most of the northern hemisphere is experiencing cooler weather, those of us trekking in the south are still battling 100 degree...