Great tip!

Just don't use a steel rope, ouch.

May I ask what surface you skip rope on?

@@katestone7826 I’ve done it on hardwood floors and also on the driveway but I put a yoga mat down.

Damn feel like you forgot to cuddle with some ticks and bugs

Came here hoping for comments like this

Great trick! You could also ask a friend to walk around your bed and make animal noises

Lawl lawl

I live a few blocks from a 132 step stairway (in a park), but it’s been closed for the winter. SO looking forward to having that back! I do stairs in the house, but it’s not the same.

I have been reading up on heat training and it is fascinating! Cyclists have been incorporating heat training more and more into their routines and apparently it makes a huge difference. Apparently they were pretty surprised that the heat provided more benefit than being able to train longer in cooler temperatures.

Have fun on the WHW trail and good luck with the training!

Rowing machine is great exercise machine😊

How did it go? I would love to do the WHW and Ben Nevis!

I'll be getting dropped off at the beginning and picked up at the end. The e-bike only has a range of 55-70km and wouldn't cut it to get back to civilization :)

You know it! Love that guy

I follow Dan John and I can’t find any mountain climbing/hiking programs by him? Which book or program are you referring to?

@@kevinguzda1131 So if you Google Dan John Climbing Program, it comes up in the essays section on Dan John University and it shows up for me without being signed in. I also see a men’s health version. I got it off of a Pat Flynn Show interview with Dan but it’s hard to search Pat’s website Chronicles of strength.

He is awesome! I meant to give him a shout out in this video as I have learned a lot! I'm going to make a pinned post with with his channel and a few other resources. Thanks for the reminder!

Totally agree. Great channel that goes more in-depth on the topic, not to take anything away from Justin.

I don’t like that channel

So you’d suggest it? What particular brand did you go with? I’ve mulled over the idea of getting one, but it just seems like something that I’d quickly acclimate to. Reviews on the cheaper models (ie affordable) are hit and miss too.

@@blakew5672 I would recommend 100%. I couldn’t say that for anything else. Low impact, cardio and strength. I got the maxi climber, and it gets VERY used. Honestly, I’ve had to replace the bearings in it a few times already - but the company has worked with me sending the parts under its warranty. When it’s done (lifespan) I am going to purchase the Cascade Climber. (Expensive) I started cheap just to see if it was something worth investing in. Make no mistake, this thing is a BUTT KICKER! In terms of acclimation - only to the same extent that you would doing something like running. The model I have and will have in the future has adjustable resistance. I wouldn’t get one without this feature. Again, for me, it’s been a game changer. I wish you all the best!

I agree. I've found ellipticals and vertical trainers to be the best machines I've used. Most of my hiking trails have few switchbacks so i need to keep my leg power and endurance up or the trails become hell. Vertical trainers have the added advantage in preparing you for scrambling

Making sure I stretch before, during, and after hiking really helps with ITBS for me. I had ab ad flair up last summer and it took several months to heal. I hope you have a quick recovery!

@@JustinOutdoors Stretching is super important! 100% before during and after. I also roll out my legs all the time, both with a standard pool noodle style foam roller on the floor, and also with a thing called a Rad Rod. Google it. Little black and blue colored hand roller bar. I had a big smile when I saw you rolling out your calves with you hiking pole, same principle. 👍

Also, you are right about the training in that nothing beats the actual act of backpacking to prepare for it. Obviously it's not always an option (im a desk jocky like you), but the act of hiking on a trail (uneven surface, uneven inclines, obstacles etc...) and what that does for your joints, knees and ankles in terms of strenth and stabilization IMO cannot be matched on a flat surface like a treadmill or even pavement. I know you are in Calgary, so thought to mention as you might find this interesting, but I've mapped out a 6.5km route, with 200m elevation, through Fish Creek Park. Almost all single track trail, and very little pavement. Happy to share the track with you if you want it. And this is only one route, im sure you could map out 100 of them easily, many for much longer. I'm not sure where you are in the city, but this is (luckily) right in my back yard. But if time permits, it's an excellent way to get very close to a backpack in, within the city! My route is not very long. But you can do a few circuits of it if time permitts. I often load up a day pack with 5 litres of water, slap on the vibrams, a podcast, and pound out a circuit. I find it really helps ready for bigger trips as I can do this circtui so easily/frequently when home. But yeah, great way to get almost a very short city-backpack in. If i were training for the GDT, to keep it simple, I would simply do heavy strength training, get quality sleep, and then just loooots of hiking on trials whenever I could, strategically increasing the distance/vertical over time as I lead up to the trip. Good luck preparing.

Great info and advice Jake! I've noticed my feat "growing" over the last couple of years for sure. Luckily, I think companies are recognizing more and more that wide options are essential and that even the non-wide versions of shoes need a wider forefoot. Living a good distance north of Fish Creek, I usually head out to nose hill for runs and try to stick to the single track out there. Like you said, nothing beats being on trail - especially for building that foot strength and stability.

I haven't. What you said mirrors what have read on it in that it doesn't mechanically do much. The mental aspect is interesting though!

These knees ain't what they used to be!

I keep meaning to keep a weighted daypack by the door to put on for errands. The weight is more of a challenge for me than distance itself right now.

You just described everyday life of a mom with young kids!! Backpack full of everything to cover about any situation that could arise every time you step outside!!!

I have a Ruck Plate that I used in my commuter backpack when I walked into work. It was good training! I have a weighted vest now too that I wear when on the treadmill. Definitely a good way to add some intensity to easy training!

@@isabelledrolet4297 lol😄

A small weighted vest (8 lbs) is fairly low profile. I’m able to wear one under my scrubs and unless you’re actually looking for it, you’d never notice I had it on.

34 but these knees aren't what they used to me!

Nope!

How about barefoot shoes? So comfortable and light! I climbed Ben Nevis wearing them