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Fitness Tips for Outdoor Adventurers

Explore Magazine
Oct 26, 2017

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A fit adventurer is a happy adventurer.

Our passions—skiing, hiking, cycling, paddling—all require a minimum fitness level. If you fall below that, well, you simply won't have as much fun.

Gasping for air while you hike? Aching shoulders while paddling? Burning quads on the ski hill or the bike path?

All signs you didn't prepare well enough. (Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.)

But there is hope. And it's not that hard.

We've polled the pros.

Done the research.

And come up with the solutions.

From specific workout plans, to everyday tips, to motivation and mindset goals and more—read on to uncover the fitness plan that will work for you. Get you outside more. Have more fun!

Ready? Let's begin:

Make Fitness Fun

7 Exercises That Make Fitness Fun

Looking to get in shape for outdoor adventures? Discover seven awesome training moves that are as fun as they are effective. Because fitness should ALWAYS be fun!

It's a Mindset

Five Simple Tips for Staying Fit

Outdoor adventure requires good fitness. Here are five easy ways to work a fitness regimen into your daily life.

Workout Key Muscles

Mountain Strong: Get in Shape For Hiking Season Today

Hiking season is coming soon—get in shape to hit the hills with gusto this year.

Recovery Matters

Recovery Fitness: Get in Top Shape For Winter Adventures

Now is the time to injury-proof your body—here are 12 essential exercises to prep your body for winter adventures.

Everyday Fitness in Five Simple Steps

Gadd's Truth: Five Fitness Commandments to Live By

The truth about aging and fitness: Five fitness commandments to live by.

Fitness on the Go

The Way of the Wolf: Fitness On The Go

How to stay strong, so you’re always ready for your next adventure. Tips from a top adventurer.

Get Motivated

10 Tactics That Will Motivate You to Get Outside

They say the hardest step is the first one out the door. Let us show you how to motivate yourself to get outside and explore this year.

No Excuses!

Winter Bicycling Tips from Colin Angus

Colin Angus learned a lot while cycling through Siberia in winter—lessons that apply equally to cold-weather riding on Canadian streets and trails.

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