Comments on: Why you should stay fit before your backpacking trip

By: PauseTheMoment.com

PauseTheMoment.com — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:48:04 +0000

Michael,

Great article. I'll be sure to take some of your advice for my upcoming RTW Trip!

By: Get Fit

Get Fit — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:24:55 +0000

Now is the time to get fit!

By: Skylab

Skylab — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:31:52 +0000

Thanks everyone!

By: Rich Cook

Rich Cook — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:04:45 +0000

Thank you for the comment about carbs. I’m sick of people badmouthing them because that’s the latest diet trend (which doesn’t work). Carbs are the bodies basic fuel; without them we shut down and die. When you’re dead, backpacking isn’t much fun. It’s a matter of balancing your carbs, going on what has been called a “slow” carb rather than a “low” carb diet. Tim Ferris of The 4 Hour Work Week writes about it. It’s the perfect diet, especially for diabetics.

By: Nabeel

Nabeel — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:59:27 +0000

I’ve faced stomach problems many time while traveling and then I run to find a washroom near by. Exercises really keep you fit and your every part working

By: Teresa

Teresa — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:41:05 +0000

Excellent post! Filling yourself with protein keeps you so full all day and gives you strength at the gym. Doing a little bit every day builds you up to get to bigger obstacles, especially backpacking- where you are constantly on your feet. This is important to prepare yourself for this!

By: Topics about Sleeping-canadians | Why you should stay fit before your backpacking trip

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:28:43 +0000

[...] Art of Backpacking placed an observative post today on Why you should stay fit before your backpacking tripHere’s a quick excerptIt’s true; you’ll most likely lose weight on your trip. Being weighed down from a large backpack certainly builds stronger legs. All your adventurous treks and hikes will burn thousands of calories as well. Then there’s the meal when your meals are always on a budget. Does this mean you can eat all you want before you leave and not even bother exercising? No! Why?Your body needs to be in a constant healthy state. I shouldn’t have to say why you need this. Common sense.Letting yourself loose befo [...]

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:19:35 +0000

This is a great point. I bump into many people on the trail that are suffering because they were not really ready physically for the trip (a few times it was myself!).

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By: Frank

Frank — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:10:31 +0000

Great advice, relevant for any trip where you are going to be challenged physically AND mentally.

We always up our exercise before we head off anywhere on a trip, including wearting our boots and making sure our feet are well broken in!