How to Train for Hiking || REI
If you're just getting into hiking or you aspire to do longer hikes to loftier places, then doing some preseason training can be a big help. The eight exercises Dr. Sam shows in this workout plan are designed to target areas that power you up the trail mile after mile: They increase strength in your core and major leg muscles, and help build endurance in those same muscle groups. In this video, we’ll show you the following exercises: Hip Roll—0:43 Jump Squats—1:27 Step Up—2:01 Heel Down—2:37 Bridge with Hamstring Curl—3:27 Squat Curl Overhead Press—4:10 Hip Clock—4:49 Side Plank with Leg Raise—5:35 And for more information on training for hiking, check out our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/hiking-training.html ------------------------------ At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play. Shop REI.com: https://www.rei.com/ Take a class: https://www.rei.com/learn.html Travel with REI: https://www.rei.com/adventures Learn something new: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice Find a trail: https://www.rei.com/h/adventure-projects Read: https://www.rei.com/blog REI Membership: https://www.rei.com/membership/benefits
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