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Aug 5, 2019 1 hr 18 min

#86 - Six Overrated Training Methods with Rowan Smith

from By Land Podcast Hosted by Emory Wanger

Rowan Smith is a personal trainer specializing in helping trekkers, mountaineers, and backpackers prepare for their upcoming adventures. In this episode, we dive into an article he wrote regarding the “6 Overrated Training Methods for Trekkers” to discuss why these exercises are “overrated” and what might be done to correct or replace them with ones better suited for the backcountry traveler. Show Notes and Links Introductions What Rowan does and how he helps backcountry travelers Rowan's backstory in the outdoors The hiking/backpacking culture in Australia How backpacking can help you learn about a culture or landscape What Rowan saw as a gap in training for the backcountry Rowans 6 Overrated Training Techniques 1. Heart Rate Training 2. Jump Training and replacement exercises 3. Altitude Masks 4. Fasted Training 5. High Intensity Training 6. Unstable Surface Training Knee pain - common causes and prevention How to reach Rowan https://www.summitstrength.com.au/ https://www.summitstrength.com.au/blog/6-overrated-training-methods-for-trekkers https://www.instagram.com/summitstrength.au/ https://www.facebook.com/summitstrength.au https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8GRU1X-_ewtGM2y5213EQ Text the show! Support the show Thanks for tuning in! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. www.byland.co Join my NON-SPAM newsletter Leave a Tip [email protected]

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Rowan Smith is a personal trainer specializing in helping trekkers, mountaineers, and backpackers prepare for their upcoming adventures. In this episode, we dive into an article he wrote regarding the “6 Overrated Training Methods for Trekkers” to discuss why these exercises are “overrated” and what might be done to correct or replace them with ones better suited for the backcountry traveler. Show Notes and Links IntroductionsWhat Rowan does and how he helps backcountry travelersRowan's bac...

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