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<blockquote data-quote="BrentM" data-source="post: 1852631" data-attributes="member: 61747"><p>I am almost 51 and been in Idaho all my life. Not that it makes me any better or worse it is just that mountain hunting is normal. I also have guided a fair bit for 30 years. You don't have to be in the ultimate condition to be fit enough to enjoy a hunt you just need to the endurance and stamina to not get beat down. </p><p></p><p>Eating: for me this a routine of eating less more often. It is also about the quality. I consume very little sugar comparable to many. I don't drink soft drinks of any kind, water, water, water.....coffee in the morning. Ha ha. For lunches and dinner my wife and I have a reasonably attainable plan. We cook enough for dinner that I have left overs the next day. Again, look at the portion you are consuming. During actual fitness training and muscle building I will add a protein shake mid morning, and mid afternoon. Make the shake is not a high calorie high sugar mix. </p><p></p><p>Exercise: the pack on the stepper is fine but I find it not all that necessary and don't do it. I vary the intensity of elliptical, rowing, biking, and stair climbers throughout the work out. I also jog a little. Typically I will do 1 hour per day of a mix of those during training. Maintaining or lazy slacker times I do 30 mins a day and walk the dog at night 1.5 miles. I take a 30-40 lb pack, my normal day pack weight, when I hike on the weekends. Never hike without my pack. I'd also suggest working on your core (stomach/lower back) each day and a leg day each week. You don't need to lift a lot of weight, you need higher counts, 20 reps for example at moderate and lighter weight levels. Lungs, steppers, etc. Incorporate upper body as well. </p><p></p><p>Gear: This is overlooked a lot. Unless you are a hiker you will likely be wearing heavier pants, boots, and socks. Hunters often don't know the advantage of light weight performance clothing. When I switched to high quality light weight gear I was amazed at how well I was able to do day after day. Lifting a 1.5 lbs boot and 2.5lb pant 50000-70000 times a day will flat wear you out way quicker than a .75 lb boot and 1.5lb pant. All of my gear now is super light and layer driven. It is expensive but well worth it in the end. Not pushing a brand but I wear salomon boots now and will likely never wear anything else during the fall season. Winter I am still wearing a mix of heavier boots until the wear out. I'll switch to salomon winter this fall is my plan.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BrentM, post: 1852631, member: 61747"] I am almost 51 and been in Idaho all my life. Not that it makes me any better or worse it is just that mountain hunting is normal. I also have guided a fair bit for 30 years. You don't have to be in the ultimate condition to be fit enough to enjoy a hunt you just need to the endurance and stamina to not get beat down. Eating: for me this a routine of eating less more often. It is also about the quality. I consume very little sugar comparable to many. I don't drink soft drinks of any kind, water, water, water.....coffee in the morning. Ha ha. For lunches and dinner my wife and I have a reasonably attainable plan. We cook enough for dinner that I have left overs the next day. Again, look at the portion you are consuming. During actual fitness training and muscle building I will add a protein shake mid morning, and mid afternoon. Make the shake is not a high calorie high sugar mix. Exercise: the pack on the stepper is fine but I find it not all that necessary and don't do it. I vary the intensity of elliptical, rowing, biking, and stair climbers throughout the work out. I also jog a little. Typically I will do 1 hour per day of a mix of those during training. Maintaining or lazy slacker times I do 30 mins a day and walk the dog at night 1.5 miles. I take a 30-40 lb pack, my normal day pack weight, when I hike on the weekends. Never hike without my pack. I'd also suggest working on your core (stomach/lower back) each day and a leg day each week. You don't need to lift a lot of weight, you need higher counts, 20 reps for example at moderate and lighter weight levels. Lungs, steppers, etc. Incorporate upper body as well. Gear: This is overlooked a lot. Unless you are a hiker you will likely be wearing heavier pants, boots, and socks. Hunters often don't know the advantage of light weight performance clothing. When I switched to high quality light weight gear I was amazed at how well I was able to do day after day. Lifting a 1.5 lbs boot and 2.5lb pant 50000-70000 times a day will flat wear you out way quicker than a .75 lb boot and 1.5lb pant. All of my gear now is super light and layer driven. It is expensive but well worth it in the end. Not pushing a brand but I wear salomon boots now and will likely never wear anything else during the fall season. Winter I am still wearing a mix of heavier boots until the wear out. I'll switch to salomon winter this fall is my plan. [/QUOTE]
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