In this episode, I interview adventure coach Josh Wood (straight from his self-quarantine), and we discuss physical preparation for guides and backpackers as well as some great ways to stay active and productive when stuck at home.
Josh is an incredibly interesting adventure coach. He works with hikers and guides and helps them get in a position where they thoroughly enjoy their adventures, by improving their fitness and reducing their likelihood of injury.
In this episode we cover:
- Why following the fitness advice provided by your hiking company, might be setting you up for failure
- Why physical conditioning is SO important for adventure guides (plus how to incorporate it into the hiking season)
- The most critical areas for a hiker to strengthen (plus a range of fantastic exercise options for this)
- Two essential pieces of gear you need if you struggle with sleep on the trail
- How to maintain (and even increase) your hiking strength and conditioning when stuck at home
- A few great ideas on how to ensure your time stuck at home is productive
- One great suggestion on how to keep positive and adventurous during this trying time
You can find Josh:
Instagram: @coachjoshwood
Website: https://coachjoshwood.com/
