#98 | Fitness, Injury Prevention & the Mental Game of Hunting | Angelo DiCicco, Mayhem Hunt

What does it take to truly be ready when the moment counts? In this episode of the Eastmans Journals Podcast, guest host Dan Pickar sits down with Angelo DiCicco of Mayhem Hunt — a fitness-first platform built specifically for hunters — to break down the physical and mental demands of hunting the West. Angelo shares how he went from Tennessee whitetail hunter to full-time fitness coach for Western hunters, working alongside Rich Froning (10-time CrossFit Games champion) to build programs that translate directly to the mountains. The conversation covers everything from functional fitness and injury prevention to the mental game of close encounters, knowing your limits in the backcountry, and why the pack-out is where the real hunt begins. Whether you're a seasoned elk hunter or just getting started, this episode will challenge you to think about how you're preparing your body and mind long before you ever set foot in the field. 👉 Watch all of the EHJ Podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3oV1kEbu74HrR_GEK5VL9pCc6dME5py_ 👉 Eastmans Journal Podcast Sponsors: Browning: https://bit.ly/Browning-Eastmans Eberlestock: https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Stealth Cam: https://bit.ly/StealthCam-Eastmans Hornady: https://bit.ly/Hornady-Eastmans Leupold: https://bit.ly/Leupold-Eastmans Precision Pay: https://bit.ly/PrecisionPay-Eastmans