I have found the best exercise for building leg strength to go up mountains, it is stair steps. I use the bottom 2 steps, step up to second step with leg, then step back, do left leg double steps 100 times, then right leg double steps 100 times, then 100 left, then 100 right, over& over again. Takes me about 1.5 hours to do 1000 double steps. This is a serious workout that builds leg strength from foot to hip
Great tip! I imagine you can eventually start adding weight with a pack as well to increase the intensity. 1,000 double steps doesn't seem like it needs more intensity however.🤣
To Mark from Mark. Great intro video. I wish I had your training scenery. My wife and I are headed to Arizona to try some winter day hikes. No overnighters, because we are still wondering what we are capable of doing with our advanced years and medical challenges. This adventure will help sort out our limitations. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you so much Mark, I am so glad it helps! I am pretty spoiled for beautiful training grounds, that's for sure. Arizona is a great place for winter hiking and I hope it goes well for you and your wife. ! Happy Trails and take care!
1st one, knees are doing great , up to 4 miles a day, mix of country road and mall walking depending on weather, my trekking poles arrive tomorrow, hope you get better soon Godspeed.
That's awesome! I am glad you are getting out there! 4 miles a day is fantastic! You should be in a great place by spring. Good luck and keep up the great work.
I have found the best exercise for building leg strength to go up mountains, it is stair steps. I use the bottom 2 steps, step up to second step with leg, then step back, do left leg double steps 100 times, then right leg double steps 100 times, then 100 left, then 100 right, over& over again. Takes me about 1.5 hours to do 1000 double steps. This is a serious workout that builds leg strength from foot to hip
Great tip! I imagine you can eventually start adding weight with a pack as well to increase the intensity. 1,000 double steps doesn't seem like it needs more intensity however.🤣
Just ❤you and the channel. Greetings from Norway
Thank you so much! My son spent a semester in Finland last winter and really enjoyed it. Take care!
To Mark from Mark. Great intro video. I wish I had your training scenery. My wife and I are headed to Arizona to try some winter day hikes. No overnighters, because we are still wondering what we are capable of doing with our advanced years and medical challenges. This adventure will help sort out our limitations. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you so much Mark, I am so glad it helps! I am pretty spoiled for beautiful training grounds, that's for sure. Arizona is a great place for winter hiking and I hope it goes well for you and your wife. ! Happy Trails and take care!
1st one, knees are doing great , up to 4 miles a day, mix of country road and mall walking depending on weather, my trekking poles arrive tomorrow, hope you get better soon Godspeed.
That's awesome! I am glad you are getting out there! 4 miles a day is fantastic! You should be in a great place by spring. Good luck and keep up the great work.
Why do you need such a yuuuuuge truck? Great vid, thanks for this one. 2025 is to be a hiking year for me. Happy New Year!
I traveled with my family of 5. The huge truck gets the same mpg as my other car.☹️ Glad to hear you are getting out for 2025!
Hello from Ireland.
Hello! My son is headed to Northern Ireland next week to attend school. Small world isn't it?