Getting in MULEY SHAPE

[ghall80]

KEITH YOU GOT A DEAL !!! I will be in top shape after that HAHAHA!!

[Sam McMichael]

I have no high altitude hunting experience, but in a previous lifetime as a Scoutmaster, I did a bit of hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Although all training is important quads and back figure big in the muscular development area. Just as important is respiratory conditioning. Footwear is as big a consideration as the physical conditioning. Take care of your feet! Also, don't forget diet and hydration. Carry adequate emergency gear and review your first aid and navigation. As you well know, common sense is needed in the training program as well as the field experience. Sorry if I come across too simplistically, but when I dealt with this sort of thing, I was working with Boy Scouts.

[Krex1010]

All the above is good advice.  The one thing I'll add is you might want to see how well you can shoot when you are out of breath.

[calgarychef]

A set of kettlebells will work fast and they don't take up much space in the hous and....they're fun! Add that to your stairs with a backpack workout and you'll be in shape in no time.

[hvyhitter]

Hills with a pack while wearing your hunting boots and clothes( a hunt is a bad time to get blisters or chaffing). Going DOWN hills can be harder on the body than going up so be extra carefull to avoid slipping or tripping that can produce torn muscles and wrenched knees. Take the boys or wife or dog along to help prevent boredom if traveling the same route. Hike all weather to check gear.......... 10lb bags of cat litter can be added to pack when increasing weight......

[damascusdave]

I could shoot a mule deer in my back yard if they were not my pets...I could get in shape for that drinking beer in my back yard

DDave

[damascusdave]

And Gary that logo is every bit a match for you great looking arrows...classy operation

DDave

[Mike Vines]

Originally posted by Iowabowhunter:


 If I could cut out the useless calories (soda pop, alcohol, milk/sugar in coffee) I would be farther along.

If you want to kick the milk/sugar, replace it with canned coconut milk.  I did that 1 1/2 years ago, and love it.  Make sure to scoop it out of the can into a different container to mix the liquid and solids together, then refrigerate.  It's a great way to get saturated fats (the good kind) into your body.

[Wudstix]

Weighted pack walking and even doing stadium steps.

[ghall80]

KEEP IT COMING GUYS LOVE THE INFO THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[old_goat2]

I find if you hunt without your bow you don't have to be in near as good of shape. Hunting is easy, packing out an animal is hard!

[wapiti792]

I am doing Mountain Goats in BC Sept. So for me it is 3 days a week of Brazilian Jiujitsu and 5 days a week of bike riding, 20 mile rides 3 days during the week and 100 split over the weekend. I am going to add some pack work and weight lifting on non BJJ days as I get within 3 months so that I can handle my pack...hopefully heavy coming off the mountain.

For a flatlander from IL, I need to suffer. I know those climbs are going to be tough! Good luck with your training!