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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 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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Billy Gawron
- Apr 12, 2022
- 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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Billy Gawron
- Feb 24, 2022
- 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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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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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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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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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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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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Billy Gawron
- Mar 3, 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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Billy Gawron
- Feb 25, 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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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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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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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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