How to Train for Backpacking || REI

[@backkat9475]

Thanks for showing the easier methods. Good way to start without getting discouraged.

[@saladking2370]

It's the little muscles that make the biggest difference. Take time to strengthen your: Ankles (side to side!) (likely lowers chance of ankle roll), Tibia (foot dorsiflexion) (likely reduces shin splints), and hip abductors/ adductors (helps with stability)

[@BobbyJamescomposer]

Ok Rodger deakins. You guys nailed the lighting here. Looks freaking great

[@braddahjerry]

Loving the content you’ve been putting up lately. Keep it up - definitely doing this on my next workout session. Mahalo 🤙🏽

[@JohnnyGification]

Get ready for the next video. How to drink water when hiking. I kid, I kid. Thanks REI.

[@robynhobby9774]

Great workout

[@jap6596]

Kudos to you guys for all the wonderful content you’ve been uploading. I was wondering if you could give out the name of the wooden step used in this video. The name is just a little too fuzzy when pausing the video to read it. I think it would be the perfect height for me. Thanks in advance for the reply and keep up the great work.

[@blharrison88]

Thank you for showing the beginner versions. I watched this and thought “I should be able to do those” I was promptly humbled used the modified versions 😂

[@ryankvinge3814]

Same man 🤣

[@oliverrussell2331]

smashing stuff

[@MichaelsPwner]

That lift twist isn't bad for your lower back? Is it only safe because the resistance is low? I always thought lifting and twisting were bad.

[@KendallKD]

Where can I get this box? Hard to find one that’s not plastic. Thanks!

[@StormLaker]

Got any tips for anyone over 40, 50, etc? I'm 46 and between Covid and winter....I really took a hit in being out of shape....and my first big trip this year has a lot of up and down on it....and I have an old knee injury that sometimes causes me issues.

[@push-onshikingadventures1880]

Is this for both men and women? For instance, should men really do a hip roll?

[@rei]

It can help both men and women.

[@DirkCannon]

Only best workout is to hike

[@braddahjerry]

TheKillzone1511 there’s people that hike that are different shapes and sizes. And different body conditions. I’ve known backpackers well into their 50s/60s that have that same mentality you have that suffer from busted knees, back problems and multiple knee surgeries. I would rather take preventive measures to strengthen the condition of my body for longer hikes or just to keep hiking in general.

[@XJonAye]

I started slow, with simple day hikes, slowly gathering grear. Every weekend I would hike into the woods and find a nice peaceful spot and make some coffee, maybe a meal. Once it became easier I started going further, then finally I planned my first trip. It was only six miles in, but I had to hike anther mile up the mountain to get a signal to call my wife. That trail is actually 70 miles, and i want to eventually do the whole thing. That trip opened my eyes, i need to be in better shape if I can ever do the whole thing, at the moment it's all I can think about

[@diamondsprince]

@@XJonAye what trail is it and how's your journey going

[@XJonAye]

@@diamondsprince that was the Ohio Pyle trail I was talking about, o will make it back there, however my health is currently failing me. I was diagnosed with crohns disease, which caused me alot of intermittent pain, so they removed part of my stomach six months ago. So now I have a bag on me, and my crohns is making so they don't want to reverse this thing, because they said that it would only be 4 to 6 weeks. I'm not letting that keep me down tho. I did recently walk 11 miles on the road, then 4 on my mt bike, but I wasn't able to recover so I wound up in the hospital for 4 days, my electrolytes were so low I was at risk for seizure. I'll get back on top soon I hope, all I can do is eat and rest. I will say this and I don't like to brag, but my surgeon told me that my stomach muscles were extremely thick, it was from backpacking and hiking.

[@Bearcat870]

Best workout I’ve did was lung training. Training your lungs pushes farther.

[@anthonyrogers1212]

This is a solid routine good stuff REI

[@nice923]

I’m going backpacking in two weeks this will really help thanks

[@rei]

We're glad you found this helpful! Make sure to stop by your local REI if we can help you get prepared.

[@nice923]

REI i already did thanks

[@lorenzop.8249]

thickness

[@DirkCannon]

You really need to work out to walk in the bush and camp?

[@ovivan79]

Backpacking. The title says Backpacking which means hiking with a backpack, carrying your own food for multiple days. Depending on where you go, yes you would want to prepare yourself beforehand.

[@DirkCannon]

@@ovivan79 nah just stretch the legs and your good

[@imrannaeem13]

yes, if that walk is more than 1 day and you are carrying your own backpack. If you are not fit than you may have knee and ankle injuries

[@DirkCannon]

@@imrannaeem13 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ not fit people that weight 600 plus pounds are not backpacking though

[@ImTheBlackJesus]

Lmfao have you ever hiked up an actual mountain, my dude? There's no way anyone who's actually done a backpacking trip with serious elevation gain would be asking such a stupid question