#86 - Six Overrated Training Methods with Rowan Smith

Text the show!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 LinksIntroductionsWhat Rowan does and how he helps backcountry travelersRowan's backstory in the outdoorsThe hiking/backpacking culture in AustraliaHow backpacking can help you learn about a culture or landscapeWhat Rowan saw as a gap in training for the backcountryRowans 6 Overrated Training Techniques1. Heart Rate Training2. Jump Training and replacement exercises3. Altitude Masks4. Fasted Training5. High Intensity Training6. Unstable Surface TrainingKnee pain - common causes and preventionHow to reach Rowanhttps://www.summitstrength.com.au/https://www.summitstrength.com.au/blog/6-overrated-training-methods-for-trekkershttps://www.instagram.com/summitstrength.au/https://www.facebook.com/summitstrength.auhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8GRU1X-_ewtGM2y5213EQSupport the Show.Thanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. www.byland.co Join the newsletter Beginner backpacking course Support the show emory@byland.co