Here are a few tips if you are an older hiker getting in shape for backpacking season. Not all hikers are the same - older hikers have different challenges for their training and preparedness before heading off on a big hiking trip.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:24 - The effects of aging
02:17 - win-win
03:13 - simple and steady
04:44 - Legs
05:25 - Cardio
06:02 - Core
06:39 - The Program
07:24 - Trail time
07:47 - no gym required

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