What's All The Hype With Zone 2 Training?
What is Zone 2 training, why it works, and how your current training regiment could actually be undermining your progress. If you've been...
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Billy Gawron
Oct 11, 20222 min read
The Top 3 Specific Training Focuses for Winter Hiking
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...
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Billy Gawron
May 2, 20223 min read
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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Billy Gawron
Apr 12, 20222 min read
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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Billy Gawron
Feb 24, 20223 min read
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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Billy Gawron
Dec 21, 20215 min read
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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Billy Gawron
Dec 7, 20213 min read
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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Billy Gawron
Dec 2, 20213 min read
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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Billy Gawron
Nov 8, 20212 min read
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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Billy Gawron
Oct 15, 20202 min read
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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Billy Gawron
Mar 3, 20203 min read
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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Billy Gawron
Feb 25, 20205 min read
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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Billy Gawron
Aug 13, 20192 min read
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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Billy Gawron
Aug 11, 20192 min read
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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Billy Gawron
Aug 8, 20192 min read
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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