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The Training For Trekking Podcast

The Training For Trekking Podcast

By: Rowan Smith: Hiking and Trekking Coach
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 The Training For Trekking Podcast is created to help hikers, trekkers and mountaineers prepare for their bucket list adventures. Rowan shares with you the simple training strategies to get you fit, strong and resilient to tackle anything the trail will throw at you. He also dives deep into subjects such as how to prevent altitude sickness, nutrition while hiking, injury prevention and much, much more. So you can have the very best chance of a safe, enjoyable and successful adventure! Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • TFT447:Are Hills Or Stairs Better For Hikers In Training?

    TFT447:Are Hills Or Stairs Better For Hikers In Training?
    Apr 15 2026

    ​In this episode, we explore a few considerations if you are trying to decide whether to do hill or stair training in your workout program.

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    Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?
    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html
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    10 mins
  • TFT446: Can Strength Training Make You Worse At Hiking?

    TFT446: Can Strength Training Make You Worse At Hiking?
    Apr 8 2026

    In this episode, we explore the idea that 'incorrect' or 'inefficient' strength training can have a detrimental impact on your hiking.

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    Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?


    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html
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    8 mins
  • TFT445: Rucking For Hikers: Myths vs Facts

    TFT445: Rucking For Hikers: Myths vs Facts
    Apr 1 2026

    In this episode, we explore the idea of rucking for hikers (e.g loaded-pack walking). And we give a bit of a nuanced take on this subject (to try and balance out a lot of the exaggeration that is seen online with this subject).

    Inside, we answer the questions:

    • Is rucking an effective way to build muscle strength?
    • Is rucking useful for improving or maintaining bone density?
    • Can rucking help with weight loss?
    • Is rucking beneficial for the immune system?
    • Can rucking help with longevity?

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    Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?


    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html
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    19 mins
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