1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (449+ words) Backpacker Magazine It's Not Too Late to Get in Shape for Summer Hiking. These 5 Workouts Can Help. Did summer sneak up on anyone else, or just me? After a snowier-than-average May here in Denver, it's like a switch has flipped....

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (20+ words) Strengthen your joints, build up your calves, and work on your balance, and you too can kiss rolled ankles goodbye....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (260+ words) If you're like me, you have one of two reactions to a core workout: Fine, I'll do it'as long as I don't have to get down on the ground." Fine, I'll do it'as long as I can just lie down…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (246+ words) Ankle sprains may feel like they happen at random, but there are a few things you can do to prevent them. Call this your guide to early-season sprain-proofing: We've collected our best advice on preventing ankle injuries, from exercises to…...

3+ mon, 8+ hour ago  (645+ words) Even if you do have trail time on the menu, gym sessions are still essential for most hikers, says Monroe. "Strength training should be considered foundational, not optional," he says. "At 30, we start losing 3 to 8 percent of our muscle mass…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (267+ words) For hikers, the standard squat is a lower-body workout staple for a reason. It's a functional movement that builds the glute and quad strength you need to climb mountains and scramble up rock faces." "The squat also helps with ankle…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (282+ words) For some, backpacking is an act of leisure: Time spent in camp, soaking in the views, and embracing stillness are the whole point. But for others, it's all about the miles. I fall somewhere in the middle. Some trips are…...