ActiveHiking & WalkingSix essential exercises to avoid joint pain and improve strength for hikingLove to hike, but pain in the joints and muscles holding you back? Here’s how to mobilise your joints like a proWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveHiking & WalkingSix essential exercises to avoid joint pain and improve strength for hikingLove to hike, but pain in the joints and muscles holding you back? Here’s how to mobilise your joints like a proWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Love to hike, but pain in the joints and muscles holding you back? Here’s how to mobilise your joints like a pro
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Getty Images)
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There is nothing worse when you can’t go for a pre-planned hike because of an injury. You’ve been planning this for months; the weather is perfect; you have all your gear ready, and BOOM! Your knees start hurting. If you’re a clever hiker, you’ll make sure to ready your body for your outdoor adventures, and this preparation starts with doing these six essential exercises for hikers.
The below workout uses nothing but your body’s weight to provide resistance and, therefore, is technically a bodyweight workout. But instead of packing on unnecessary bulk in the form of bulging muscles, you’ll be working on improving strength and mobility, both of which can come in handy when tackling uneven terrain at high (or moderate) altitudes. These movements can also improve your general fitness and mobility as a hiker.
Another thing that can help you power through even the most challenging hikes is wearing proper gear. “Det finnes ikke dårlig vær, bare dårlig klær,”, as the Norwegians like to say (translates to “There is no bad weather, only bad clothes”), and we can’t agree more. If you need new hiking gear, check out T3’s roundups of thebest hiking boots, thebest walking shoes for womenand thebest walking shoes for men. Finally, especially since spring is just around the corner, check out thebest waterproof jacketsto stay dry and insulated on your hikes, even when the weather turns bad.
[Find out more about the exercises featured in this workouthere]
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