Fit for the trip

Everyone can do it. But a little training now will
make your trip more enjoyable.

 One of the most common questions people ask is “How do I prepare physically for my trip?” To help answer that question, we have designed a framework of physcial training to help prepare you for your Colorado adventure this summer.

We have created four workout goals for you that will guide you into being ready for your trip. Keep in mind that everyone can do it, but a little effort will make your trip more enjoyable. Everyone will be challenged on trail, but these workouts will help you in the long run!

You can find all workout videos and downloadables below. If you have any further fitness questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

Training schedule
 

Overview

  • - Get out there and do more than what you are right now.

    - Start Small

    - Set Goals

    - Prepare physically and mentally

  • - Start small!

    - Wherever you are right now, add to it.

    - If you’re not working out at all, try working out for the first time.

    - If you’re already working out once a week, try working out twice a week.

  • - We are providing 4 workouts for you to follow as a framework for your preparation

    - Train like our guides do! WayForward has a set workout to prepare our guides for their summer out on the trail, which we are giving you!

    - We are also giving you some mental framework to guide you in preparation for your trip.

    - Prepare physically and mentally

Elevated Heart Rate

  • - In this workout, focus on having an elevated heart rate over an extended period of time.

    - Cars have a high RPM, or the red zone, when the are going fast in a short amount of time. They operate with a lower RPM when they are traveling cross country for a long time - this is how we operate during a backpacking trip.

    - It is more of a marathon than a sprint!

  • - A great goal is to be able to run a 5k without stopping.

    - If you prefer something other than running, try biking, swimming or circuit training for 30 minutes or more at a time.

 
 

Train Like Our Guides

  • Get out there and do more than what you are right now!

    Start small

    Set goals

    Prepare physically AND mentally

    • Start small!

    • Wherever you are right now, add to it.

    • If you’re not working out at all, try working out for the first time.

    • If you’re already working out once a week, try working out twice a week.

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Legs

  • - The legs!

    - Backpacking uses the leg muscles, so you want to focus on making them stronger before your trip.

    - Do exercises like lunges, step ups, hill walks and air squats

    - There is no magic formula... pick a number and do a circuit with it

    - Stack these legs exercises with an elevated hear rate for an extended period of time, and you have a great formula for success!

  • - Work up to a higher number per circuit!

    - Bonus credit: Throw on a weight vest to challenge yourself

  • - 25 lunges

    - 25 steps

    - 25 air squats

    - Repeat 3-5 times

 
 

Mental Preparation

  • - Backpacking trips are far more mental than they are physical

    - When we're ready to stop doing something because it's hard, we usually can. Time on trail challenges this paradigm.

    - Think about doing hard things...intentionally choose to do them!

    - Get used to being uncomfortable

  • - Fast from something for a week

    - Take the stairs instead of the elevator

    - Put your phone to bed before you... or turn it off for a full day!

    - Take a cold shower instead of a hot one

    - Whatever it is, choose something that will take you out of your comfort zone

    - When we embrace this mindset, we'll be more prepared for the adventures ahead... both on and off trial

    - Download the commitment sheet on the Fit For The Trip page to help you get started

 COMMITMENT WORKSHEET