Cori’s Best Hiking Exercise Picks – Round #1 of the Battle Royale
In this series, we will provide two different opinions regarding Best Hiking Exercise Picks. This is a battle royale of the best exercises for hiking.
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How to Train for Downhill Hiking: Reduce Embarrassing Falls and Put an End to Knee Pain
Downhill hiking can cause knee pain for hikers regardless of your fitness level. Training to hike downhill is a requirement to minimize falling or developing
How to Choose & Use Hiking Poles: A Foolproof Guide
The use of hiking poles has exploded since the 1990s when they were seen by most American hikers as a novelty. Since that time, hikers
Backpacking Training Plan: 28 Miles & 6,040 feet Elevation Gain
Do you have a similar backpacking trip in mind? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the backpack training plan I used to prepare for the Great
The Best Hiking and Walking SOCKS to Prevent Blisters – Part 3
In this 3-part series, we provide tips and best practices on how to treat and prevent foot blisters that occur during a hike or an
Day Hike Essentials Pack List: A Foolproof Guide
Our modern society appears to have a preponderance of lists for everything under the sun — the Top 5 this, the top Top 10 that, ad infinitum.
How To PREVENT Foot Blisters While Hiking and Walking – Part 1
In this 3-part series, we provide tips and best practices on how to treat and prevent foot blisters that occur during a hike or an
Trail Running Tips for Beginners
Fit For Trips believes that trail running is a good addition to any hiking workout, which is why we consulted with some of our favorite
How Do Athletes Stay Hydrated While Training and Hiking?
We recently spoke to a few athletes in the Atlanta area about their hydration routines and gained insights on the products they use to stay
5 Ways to Recognize and Prevent Dehydration While Hiking and Training
There are five important factors to address when you perform physical activity in the heat and humidity: dehydration, hydration, sweat, cooling off the body, and