What is Zone 2 training, why it works, and how your current training regiment could actually be undermining your progress. If you've been...

Escape the crowds, stay safe, and enjoy more of the great outdoors on the trails this winter. BCF client Josh on a winter expedition in...

One of the biggest mistakes any level of athlete can make is copying the training routines of others. So many variables play into...

A common question I get from clients is, "If I want to do cardio to prepare for hiking or backpacking, which machine at the gym should I...

Home workouts are becoming more and more the norm, with many people realizing that they can get an extremely effective workout in without...

We all love winter backpacking. And by "we all", I mean almost nobody, because most people are smart enough not to do it. But for those...

There is a TON of information out there on health and fitness! So much, in fact, that it can be really hard to determine what's useful,...

Hydration is often a tricky balance when hiking, backpacking, or trekking. Finding the right middle ground between drinking enough fluids...

Whether you're a trekker, climber, or high altitude mountaineer, the mountains can pose a serious risk every time you venture into their...

HIIT- High Intensity Interval Training- is the new and ever growing trend in fitness right now, and for good reason. It allows...

One of the most common issues I hear from hiking and backpacking clients is back pain. We’ve all experienced it; tight, aching muscles...

One of the most common responses I hear when I tell others about both Backcountry Fitness and my own training regiment is, "Why do you...

The most common reason for aching knees during your treks is not what you think. Nothing ruins a hike more than having to limp your way...

What eccentric training is, and why it should be a staple of every hiker's training plan When most of us think about an exercise, we are...

You've agreed to take on your first day-long trek. How to make sure you're not left for dead by your loving friends that invited you. So...

The bread-and-butter necessities that must be in your training program when preparing to conquer the mountains. So you've committed to...