12 Best Exercises for Hiking and Backpacking
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YouTubeJames Appleton
12 Best Exercises for Hiking and Backpacking
If you want to be strong in the mountains, your training has to match the demands of the mountains. Endless cardio and lightweight workouts won’t cut it when the trail gets steep — strength, stamina, and durability do. In this video, coach and mountain guide James Appleton breaks down the 12 best strength training exercises for hikers that ...
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