bigdogg2278
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What do you guys do for your workout to prep for elk hunting? Would you guys recommend a stairmaster over normal treadmill running?
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Last consideration is one I never used to think about. If you have a successful harvest, you will have a very heavy load. And you will hopefully be going downhill with it. Different muscles are engaged on the downhill portion of a hike. I noticed that the downhill portion of hikes are often where my knees and legs can begin to get sore. I had to adjust my training for this important, but overlooked, aspect of mountain hunting.
Isn't that what they call this?Whatever exercise you choose it is important to get your heart rate up and maintain it for a period of time rest for a few minutes to slow it down then repeat. Do this multiple times during your work out. If your heart isn't racing you won't be doing much good. One of my most effective trainning methods for marathon training is running intervals. I do wind sprints, run full out for five minutes rest for two and repeated. If your just starting out you will be amazed at how quickly you will progress. Even if you can't run just walk fast enough to get your heart rate up eventually you will be able to go further and fast each week.
Wow, 46 BPM, mine has hasn't been that low for over 40 years, you must be in very good shape.Richard that's exactly what I was referring to in a less complex way. For me my resting heart rate is 46 BPM. Running long distances for me no longer gets me to my target heart rate so that is why interval training is very beneficial. Increasing my heart rate to 80% of max by doing sprints allows me to continually condition my heart and improve my pace and endurance. Running hills while doing sprints is even better. I was not always a runner at one point in my life I weighed in at 275 lbs. My love for my family and the outdoors made me change my ways years ago. Now running is as much a part of my life as hunting. After running stopped being a struggle (yes it was horrible at first not sure what I was thinking) it became a peaceful time to think about anything and everything just like I do when I hunt. Solitude.