Fitness training updates!

Doe Nob

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Feb 21, 2011
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I thought it would be good to get another thread going with what everyone is doing, what is working great, what you are struggling with, etc.

I just did 71 min 18 sec, 48.8 lb pack, double stairs, 1100 vertical ft ascent descent, 8.5 story stairwell. I need to cut 11 min off that, but I still have a month before chasing mountain turkeys. I live in a flat swamp, so hill/stair training is difficult to find.

The biggest thing for my leg strength has been a tip one of the members here gave out last year. Walking lunges really get your legs in the better shape than any other exercise. I've been doing 3 sets of 40 after my 3 mile runs a couple times a week for a month now and man, my legs are stronger than they have ever been, don't seem to have any quit in them. Still need to crush my cardio though, that's just more interval training, getting better, but my lungs are definitely my weakest link.

How's your spring fitness going?
 

Old Hunter

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Dec 28, 2011
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I'm doing what I always do. I hiked the mountains today for 4-5 miles 8500-9500ft. Later in the year i'll add some weight to a backpack.

When the snow melts i'll go to higher altitudes.
 

packmule

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Jun 21, 2011
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Insanity and will go start running the 3 mile loop at the park when my wife finally spits out this child.
 

Fink

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Apr 7, 2011
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I've been training at being fat and lazy.

First turkey hunt for me is this thursday. During turkey season, I'll just run a mile or two a day, after the season is over, I'll start training for 'elk shape'
 

Ikeepitcold

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Feb 22, 2011
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I've been training at being fat and lazy.

First turkey hunt for me is this thursday. During turkey season, I'll just run a mile or two a day, after the season is over, I'll start training for 'elk shape'

Haha ya me too! I ain't gonna lie I'm pretty good at it too! Just back from a little vaca and the wife and I will be starting the Insanity tomorrow! Booooooooo but its time.
 

Backcountry Stalker

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Nov 26, 2012
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I'm doing a little gym routine atm....I'm a member of traintohunt.com so I've been doing a couple of their workouts. Haven't got all the way motivated to "go hard" just yet lol
 

jzfrench

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Mar 5, 2013
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Started P90X in January and am on week 10. I'm planning to keep it going through the year even beyond hunting season. Will add some running and hiking with a weighted pack as we get closer to September.
 

BigSurArcher

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Mar 3, 2011
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I'm in month 12 of hitting the gym, track, or bike 5-6 days/week just about every week. Last year at this time I think I was about 158 14% BF, with a 220 max HR. Today I'm at 174, single digit BF, and I can get my HR up to 228 sustained for about 4 minutes. It's crazy what dedication and motivation can achieve. A year is a long time, but a gain of 16 lbs while having less fat feels really good. Most of my training now is geared toward balance, flexibility, and core/leg strength. One-legged squats, box jumps, legs out pull ups, wind sprints, etc. The biggest factor by far has been what I eat. If I eat bad, it doesn't matter what I do... little to no results. Low carb, high protein, clean calories... great results. I sleep better than ever, and am happier than ever. Can't wait for draw results to come out! Keep up the strong work everyone. Don't forget to set short and long-term goals for extra motivation and satisfaction.
 

Colorado Cowboy

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Jun 8, 2011
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Still doing the gym 3 times a week (with my wife...) and now that the weather has warmed up a bit, started my walking routine. I try and walk a 4 mile route up and down hills here at home. I have also changed my gym workout to include a lot of leg strength excersizes. Weight did ok over the winter...gained about 3#. Goal is to get between 15 & 20 off this year before hunting season. Lost 50# over the last 3 years. Wish I could still run, but Doc says I shouldn't, because of my replacement knee.

Last fall I had my first ever stress/treadmill test. My Doc says I am in great shape....."for an old fart".
 

*******

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Feb 21, 2011
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I have been hammering at the gym everyday before work (6 days a week). Free weights and shooting at home at night. Usual day is up at 4:30am. In the gym at 6:30am. Run 3 miles, stationary bike 15 min. Hit some weights and off to work. Get home at 6:00pm. Dinner. Arms and upper body with the free weights and then shoot for 30-45min. In bed at 11pm.

I changed my diet fair bit and I have managed to drop 35lbs since Christmas and I now do my 3 mile runs in about 25min. I want to be doing a 6 mile run with a 30lb pack on in under 60min by the time I hit the high country in July. I would love to get out and do some longer runs and train outside but I got 6 inches of snow last week and it was -23C (-10F) Monday morning. Got to love spring time in Alberta!
 

In God We Trust

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I work out at the gym year round. I started running again, I have a 5K and 10K coming up in the next month and a half. I am also going to do the Tough Mudder race here in Colorado in June. Then it will be time fro backpacking trips into my hunting areas. The early seasons will be here before we know it!
 

HuskyMusky

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Ran an 8k race ;) under an hour, which is about 5 miles, which was a semi miracle in my eyes.

Mostly focused on running/endurance. Eating well and losing weight.

down 13lbs'ish from 200lbs in about 2 months? mostly from just avoiding wheat in all forms. Once I crank up the running I hope to shave even more lbs, once I'm under 180 it'll all be downhill from there I think! My high was about 205/206lbs about a year ago.
 

olderguy

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Apr 12, 2013
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It would be nice to be young again, being a flat lander, I go west 3 to 4 weeks early to camp and hike at over 9000 ft. I try to work out 3 or 4 days a week and walk every day. I can feel my age more every year but I will keep my hunting up as long as I am able.
 

olderguy

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How old are you?
I am 71, will be 72 by next hunting season. I have been on 3 elk hunts, 2 guided and one on my own. I have yet to fire a shot. My daughter and I are going in September, will be her first. That will be in Wy., I have another booked in N.M. I may hunt Co. with a friend, not sure yet.