Health

Jan 213 min read

5 Things I Would Never Do on a Hike That Help Me Hike Safely

Most hiking emergencies are preventable. Aside from accidental injuries, most rescues result from hikers being unprepared. Here are 5...

Aug 12, 20233 min read

Hiking Injuries - How to Distinguish Soreness, Strain, and Sprain

Hikers get injured for many reasons, and there’s a lot of confusion about managing a musculoskeletal injury. This article explains some...

Jul 10, 20234 min read

How to Get in Shape for Hiking

If you want hiking to feel easier, focus on cardio zone training to improve your hiking fitness and get in shape.

Jun 25, 20232 min read

What's in YOUR Water Bottle - Choosing the Right Electrolyte Drink for Hiking

In 2021 the global estimate of the electrolyte drink market was 33.65 billion US dollars. Forty percent of that market share occurred in...

Feb 19, 20233 min read

The Economics of Fitness and the Big Payoff

Each time you exercise or stretch, you’re investing in your health, fitness, and hiking ability. Just like with any other investment,...

Jan 29, 20232 min read

How to do Lunges Without Hurting Your Knees

You may be scared to do lunges because they hurt your knees. However, you keep hearing that you should do them to be a better hiker. So...

Jan 16, 20233 min read

7 Steps to Making a Great Comeback

I’ve had many comebacks, like losing 50 pounds after my twins and getting my strength and stamina back after a three-week illness that...

Oct 16, 20222 min read

What to do with your 10 essentials

If you’re carrying the 10 essentials when you hike, you’re prepared for the worst. But if it does, what do you do? The first thing to...

Aug 9, 20224 min read

6 Ways Poor Sleep Impacts Hikers and 6 Tips for Better Zzzz's

Most of us live chronically deprived of sleep. Just because you’re a hiker doesn’t mean you aren’t above getting caught in the rat race...