Even though it’s January and hunting season seems like a far away dream, I’ve got to start getting in shape for some of the hunts I’d like to do in 2013. On the roster is a goat hunt with my dad, so I got to get the old legs toughened up so that when the time comes I can get through some gnarly terrain. Strong glutes and legs are important when you are scrambling up or down a mountain. Having them properly conditioned can help greatly in protecting vulnerable areas from getting injured such as your ankles, knees and back. Plus toned and muscled legs look great in all the dresses and shorts that will be coming up in the spring and summer. So I did some research and the glute/ leg workout that I’m really enjoying right now is the following from www.YouMeFit.com:
- 30 second High Knees
- 20 squats with Alternating Kicks
- 30 second Butt Kicks
- 8 Clock Lunges (Right Forward, Left Back is 1 Rep)
- 30 second Jumping Jacks
- 20 Squat Jumps
- 20 Lunge Pulses Right
- 20 Lunge Pulses Left
- 20 Heismans example here
- 20 Plie Squats
- 30 Ski Jumps example here
- 10 Tuck Jumps example here
Repeat Routine 3 times
What I like about this routine is it will work on strength as well as getting your heart rate up, which is very similar to what you experience when backpacking.
I’m hoping to get a goat LEH again this year so fingers crossed for that plus a sheep tag … so in preparation i’ve been working out with the Nike Training Club app, looks very similar to your routine, but many different workout combinations for those easily bored (like me)… also doing interval hill workouts on the treadmill, running up to 20% incline will hopefully get me ready for those long slogs!
I’ll have to check that out as well. I’ve been doing the ifit programs with Jillian Michaels and have been love/hating the burning intervals with the 20% incline. It should all pay off for next fall hopefully! Good luck on your draws!