11/08/2022
Today’s training has two distinct pieces that are unique in their own design. First, is a gymnastics strength and stamina piece. In this piece, you’ll want to prioritize movement quality an range of motion. Treat …
Why Bother? By Adam Janke
I never thought the day would come. I told myself I would never be one of them. But before I knew what had happened it was too late. The trap had sprung.
Successful Post-Season Strength and Conditioning, By Todd Bumgardner
Big game seasons are winding down. As much of a bummer as that is, most of us already have our eyes on next year’s hunts. If you want to be ready for the mountain next …
In-Season Hunting Strength and Conditioning: How to Set Yourself Up for Success, by Todd Bumgardner
As I type these words, it’s mid-October 2020. Many of us have been hunting for two months now, starting with sheep or caribou in August, moose or elk in September, and now cruising for goats …
Five Steps: Better Backpacking Prep, By Todd Bumgardner
Whether you’re cruising ridges for high-country whitetails, or humping mountains for elk, some smart packing prep will have you in great condition to handle whatever situation the hunt throws at you. Below I share five …
The Best Step-ups You’re not Doing Pt II, By Todd Bumgardner
In part one of this series, I outlined what High-Intensity Continuous (HICT) step-ups are, why they’re important for hunters, and how to do them. We’ll use part two to talk in-depth about performing sets of …
The Best Step-ups You’re not Doing Pt I, By Todd Bumgardner
After perusing hunting prep programs and talking to hunters from around the country about how they train in the offseason, I’ve found that there’s one commonly misused tool—the box step-up. I won’t say it’s a …
Training for Dynamic Environments Part 2
This is an example of a “typical” gym session focusing on whole-body strength and multi-segmental movements, essentially movements or exercises that force the body to work as a coordinated system.
Training for Dynamic Environments Part 1
The world’s mountains represent some of the most harsh, austere environments on the planet. Snow, rain, blistering sun. Loose shale to moderate ridge lines and near vertical rock faces. We call these Dynamic Environments.
The JOMH Guide to Circuit Training, By Adam Janke
CrossFit. P90X. HIIT. Turbulence. Insanity. Tabata. Gibala. Multi-Modal. MMA-style training… The list could go on. Point being, if you’re even remotely into physical training, odds are you’ve heard or read about one of these terms …
Get Off the Couch: Lessons From An Army Ranger
By Ara Megerdichian – MtnTough After two decades training elite soldiers, MTNTOUGH Coach, Retired Army Ranger Lieutenant Colonel and United States Military Academy Physical Education Instructor, Ara Megerdichian shares how to get off the couch …