The Training For Trekking Podcast

TFT95: Interview With Alicia - Internal Training Load For Hikers

Jun 29, 2020

In this episode, I interview Alicia Filley (founder of the Healthy Hiker), and we chat how internal training load can affect your hiking performance and risk of injury.

You will learn:

What internal and external training load is
What types of things cause an increase in internal training load
The...

TFT94: Progressing Elevation Training (Without Adding Weight)

Jun 24, 2020

In this episode, I discuss a few unusual ways of progressing your stair or hill intervals (which don't involve adding extra weight, spending more time or finding a new place to train).

Hikers love stair training. With good reason! It is super specific for the trail. It can be seriously challenging. And, for many...

TFT93: Jumping Training For Hikers

Jun 22, 2020

In this episode, I discuss the right and the wrong way's for a hiker to use jump training (i.e. jump squats, lunge jumps etc.) in their workouts.

I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with jump training. On the one hand, I KNOW that if applied right, it can be incredibly beneficial for hikers.

On the other hand,...

TFT92: Progressing Strength Exercises For Hikers

Jun 17, 2020

In this episode, I explore a range of different progressions a hiker can use for their strength training, which doesn't involve adding weight or repetitions.

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TFT91: Altitude Masks For Hikers

Jun 15, 2020

In this episode I discuss Altitude Masks (also known as Elevation Masks) and whether they are an effective training tool for hikers, trekkers or mountaineers heading off on a high altitude adventure.

One of the most common questions I hear from aspiring trekkers is:

"Should I be training with an 'altitude mask'. Will it...