If my daughter said while hiking, “My pack is too heavy,” I would stop and adjust the fit or redistribute the weight to make her burden...

Plantar fasciitis (PF) affects nearly 10% of the general population(1). This lingering and painful foot problem can be devastating to a...

Plyometrics are a popular training approach for athletes who need power in their sport. Unlike a football lineman or volleyball player,...

Many hikers don’t exercise to strengthen their legs because they worry they are hurting their knees. Often the reason for this worry...

On a recent hike rated as strenuous with significant elevation changes, several people stopped me and asked me for directions. They had a...

Every hiker’s worst nightmare, besides the dreaded grizzly, is running out of water on the trail. Consequently, hikers tend to carry the...

Back to the basics of muscle contractions Hiking works muscles in different ways depending on the direction, grade, and type of hiking....

With summer upon us, things are heating up on the trail! One of the safety concerns for hikers is heat stress. Why is heat such an issue?...

Most people think of hiking as recreational, and it is! But, it's also an athletic activity. The same type of injuries that sideline...

Improving fitness is a process of tearing down and building back up. Endurance training uses up stored energy, and strength training...

Are inclines leaving you breathless? Love the views from the top but huff and puff on the ascent? There’s one way to improve your...

Shoulder strength and core stability are important to hikers and backpackers as they carry loads and maintain balance on uneven terrain....

I started The Healthy Hiker because I saw people, usually women, left at the lodge or the trailhead while the rest of the group went...

When I ask people why they are afraid to solo hike, the first answer that comes up is a fear of an animal attack. Animal attacks upon...

If you're feeling like the walls are closing in, it's time to get training for your upcoming adventures.

We were climbing the tallest mountain in the eastern United States and didn’t expect what we found at the top. Hiking resembles life in...

Wonder why you're tripping on the hiking trail? There are several reasons this may be more common at the beginning and end of the season....

Trekking poles can help you be a safe and healthy hiker. Learn how to adjust and use them in today's blog.

Sacro Monte de Ossuccio, the Sacred Mountain of Ossuccio, is crowned with the Santuario della Madonna del Soccorso, a church dedicated to...

Clients usually come to me with this question. They've dreamed, planned, and purchased and then reality hits. The magnitude of what lies...