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 Re: Getting in shape for a elk hunt
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03/11/15 01:36 PM
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I am going on a elk hunt in September in British columbia. I am not over wieght by much (15-20 lbs) does anyone have any recommendations on what to really focus on in order to have a great hunt and not be physically limited? That extra 20 lbs may not seem like much but it is, you have plenty of time to drop that weight.
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Re: Getting in shape for a elk hunt
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03/11/15 07:22 PM
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I put 120 pounds on a frame pack and do the treadmill for an hour 5 times a week and do bleachers with same weight and pack on my back. Also try lunges..
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Re: Getting in shape for a elk hunt
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03/11/15 10:19 PM
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Stairmaster is probably the best single thing, but also going DOWN stairs or a hill. I was already in pretty good shape for my Idaho Elk hunt last year middle of training for half-marathon, but weak link was my knees going down hill. It also isn't as much that long distance conditioning as an intense interval climbing 300-400 feet in several minutes.
I have a sheep hunt in Alaska this fall, so will take training to another level.
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Re: Getting in shape for a elk hunt
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03/11/15 11:05 PM
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I definitely agree with Don Layton. Downhill takes its toll when you're loaded down!!!!!!
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Re: Getting in shape for a elk hunt
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03/12/15 04:09 AM
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Re: Getting in shape for a elk hunt
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03/12/15 04:44 AM
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Stairmaster is probably the best single thing, but also going DOWN stairs or a hill. I was already in pretty good shape for my Idaho Elk hunt last year middle of training for half-marathon, but weak link was my knees going down hill. It also isn't as much that long distance conditioning as an intense interval climbing 300-400 feet in several minutes.
I have a sheep hunt in Alaska this fall, so will take training to another level. +1. Downhill is a booger. Trekking pole(s) are a lifesaver for the knees/balance if you haven't already tried them.
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Re: Getting in shape for a elk hunt
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03/12/15 08:15 PM
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Stairmaster is probably the best single thing, but also going DOWN stairs or a hill. I was already in pretty good shape for my Idaho Elk hunt last year middle of training for half-marathon, but weak link was my knees going down hill. It also isn't as much that long distance conditioning as an intense interval climbing 300-400 feet in several minutes.
I have a sheep hunt in Alaska this fall, so will take training to another level. This was pretty much me last year as well, my right knee was a bogger every night when we got back to camp, and have never had any knee problems. Build up your core to help stabilize the weight of your pack, squats and calf raises as well!
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Re: Getting in shape for a elk hunt
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03/15/15 02:14 AM
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Thanks for the help guys ! I've been doing stairs about 30 minutes 3 times a week and arms chest, back and abs 2 times a week with kick boxing 3 times a week on top of the rest for the last month. I plan on doing this combo until the hunt in September.
Once again this is the best palce to get advice from hunters who have been there and done it !
THANK YOU !
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