{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6309335f81bce70012749491/6ad16ed72c705f746c690bf1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Training for a Hike: The Part Most People Skip","description":"<p>You can walk 4 miles at the gym with no problem. So a weekend hike should be easy, right?</p><p><br></p><p>Not quite.</p><p>Most people train for the climb. But the trouble usually happens on the way down.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll discover:</p><ul><li>Whether you really need more stamina for a 4–8 mile day hike, or if your walking base is already enough</li><li>Why the descent is where most hiking falls happen, even on easy, marked trails</li><li>What you need to keep steady on uneven ground. (Hint - it&#39;s not stronger quads)</li><li>How just 3 weeks of small, focused training can improve your balance and protect your ankles</li><li>3 simple moves to add to your week, starting with just 5 minutes</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You’ll walk away (pun intended) knowing exactly what to train first, so you can enjoy the trail, keep up with friends and family, and feel strong all the way back to the car.</p><p>Lace up and listen. Your next adventure starts now.</p><p><br></p><p>Questions? Reach out to me at sheri@thevireolife.com</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is for you. The busy professional who wants the energy and wellness to have it all.</p>","author_name":"Sheri Traxler"}