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    One Size Fits No One- Top 6 Factors in Personalizing Programs
    Billy Gawron
    • May 2
    • 3 min

    One Size Fits No One- Top 6 Factors in Personalizing Programs

    One of the biggest mistakes any level of athlete can make is copying the training routines of others. So many variables play into...
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    Cardio Machines and Hiking- Which Carry Over Best?
    Billy Gawron
    • Apr 12
    • 2 min

    Cardio Machines and Hiking- Which Carry Over Best?

    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...
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    The Perfect Home Gym (For Under $200!)
    Billy Gawron
    • Feb 24
    • 3 min

    The Perfect Home Gym (For Under $200!)

    Home workouts are becoming more and more the norm, with many people realizing that they can get an extremely effective workout in without...
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    20 Winter Backpacking Tips That Could Make It Suck Just a Little Bit Less
    Billy Gawron
    • Dec 21, 2021
    • 5 min

    20 Winter Backpacking Tips That Could Make It Suck Just a Little Bit Less

    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...
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    5 RED FLAGS You'll Find in a Poor Training Plan
    Billy Gawron
    • Dec 7, 2021
    • 3 min

    5 RED FLAGS You'll Find in a Poor Training Plan

    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,...
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    Mountain Hydration- More Than Just Water
    Billy Gawron
    • Dec 2, 2021
    • 3 min

    Mountain Hydration- More Than Just Water

    Hydration is often a tricky balance when hiking, backpacking, or trekking. Finding the right middle ground between drinking enough fluids...
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    Top 3 Risk Factors For Mountain Athletes (And How To Avoid Them)
    Billy Gawron
    • Nov 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    Top 3 Risk Factors For Mountain Athletes (And How To Avoid Them)

    Whether you're a trekker, climber, or high altitude mountaineer, the mountains can pose a serious risk every time you venture into their...
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    Outdoor Athletes and The Trap of HIIT
    Billy Gawron
    • Oct 15, 2020
    • 2 min

    Outdoor Athletes and The Trap of HIIT

    HIIT- High Intensity Interval Training- is the new and ever growing trend in fitness right now, and for good reason. It allows...
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    Bulletproof Your Back From Your Pack
    Billy Gawron
    • Mar 4, 2020
    • 3 min

    Bulletproof Your Back From Your Pack

    One of the most common issues I hear from hiking and backpacking clients is back pain. We’ve all experienced it; tight, aching muscles...
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    Why Specificity in Training Matters for Serious Trekkers and Mountaineers
    Billy Gawron
    • Feb 26, 2020
    • 5 min

    Why Specificity in Training Matters for Serious Trekkers and Mountaineers

    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...
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    Knee Pain Hiking? Probably Not Your Knees
    Billy Gawron
    • Aug 13, 2019
    • 2 min

    Knee Pain Hiking? Probably Not Your Knees

    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...
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    Why Eccentric Training Could Save Your Legs
    Billy Gawron
    • Aug 11, 2019
    • 2 min

    Why Eccentric Training Could Save Your Legs

    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...
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    Building Up to Your First Big Hike
    Billy Gawron
    • Aug 8, 2019
    • 2 min

    Building Up to Your First Big Hike

    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...
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    Essentials of Hike Training
    Billy Gawron
    • Aug 6, 2019
    • 2 min

    Essentials of Hike Training

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