When your environment is whipping your butt, it’s hard to find joy in the mountains. Some of this has to do with the elements or the environmental risks associated with the activity, but often it is because we ourselves are unprepared for the task at hand.
For the past 3 weeks, I’ve been posting short videos about building foundational fitness for mountain movement. I share these videos because the Mountains Move Me - I love being in them and I don’t want to miss out when I’m in them. This is where adventure is your swift teacher!
Fitness helps to create space for me to be present and enjoy what is possible in the mountains. I listen to others better, I’m mindful of what is changing in my environment. I’m more confident and able to respond to emergent situations.
My experiences in the mountains have taught me that RUNNING, coupled with 4 SIMPLE MOVEMENTS lays a firm foundation to enjoy the adventure.
R2R for Mountain Movement
Let’s keep it simple so pick 2/workouts to couple with your Running and then Rotate
Here you go:
Run, Pick 2, Rotate
Pushups
Pullups
Lunges
Squats
Why Rotate?
Rotating your movement days will allow your muscles time to recover
Why so much running?
Running works your entire muscular system and builds your cardiovascular foundation. Also, when you are at a higher elevation you want to be able to draw on this foundation for sustained movement throughout the course of the day.
How many sets should I do?
Start small and build on your foundation. Remember that you don’t want to get injured, so don’t overdo it.
I hope this helps you prepare for your movement in the mountains.
Let’s GO!