Tag: mobility

  • Better Balance: Prevent fall-related injuries on the trail

    Better Balance: Prevent fall-related injuries on the trail

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    Kristen Bramante

    Navigating uneven terrain when hiking requires good neuromuscular (brain-muscle) coordination, control, and balance to prevent falls and fall-related injuries. We’ve all been tripped up by a sneaky tree root or rock on the trail, but the difference between staying upright versus falling depends on your neuromuscular reaction time coupled with effective muscle control. The muscles…

  • How to Prepare for Mountain Hiking (Especially if you live in flatland!)

    How to Prepare for Mountain Hiking (Especially if you live in flatland!)

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    Kristen Bramante

    Preparing for Mountain Hiking Living in a flatland area doesn’t necessarily put you at a disadvantage when it comes to preparing for mountainous hiking. However, it may require a bit more creativity with your workouts to ensure that your body is ready for the demands of steeper trails and elevation changes. The workout focus and…

  • Hiking Fitness: Mobility Training

    Hiking Fitness: Mobility Training

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    Kristen Bramante

    MOVE + FEEL + HIKE… BETTER This blog is part of a series of posts discussing various components of hiking fitness. If you haven’t already, you’ll want to check out the previous blogs The Importance of Strength Training , Restoring Proper Muscle Activation, and The Importance of Core Stability. Mobility Training Mobility training is essentially “joint training” to…