Bro, Do You Even Lift? (Off-season ways to stay in shape)

[HuntTalk Freak]

I’m in the 2nd worse shape I’ve ever been in. The 1st worse was when I dated a redheaded CrossFit nurse after she gave up working out; she gained….well….she gained. In Star Wars terms, Leia became Jaba.

I’m planning on drawing a 1st rifle elk CO tag and need to get back into shape. My last hunt I did lots of stairclimber time with a loaded pack along with deadlifts, lunges and squats. I foresee the same this year. I need to quit (cut back) on the bourbon too.

 

[Hem]

I’m in the 2nd worse shape I’ve ever been in. The 1st worse was when I dated a redheaded CrossFit nurse after she gave up working out; she gained….well….she gained. In Star Wars terms, Leia became Jaba.

I’m planning on drawing a 1st rifle elk CO tag and need to get back into shape. My last hunt I did lots of stairclimber time with a loaded pack along with deadlifts, lunges and squats. I foresee the same this year. I need to quit (cut back) on the bourbon too.

Mama hates a quiter.

 

[thusby]

Being an office puke, I gotta do something. Still finding new ways for this gear to kick my ass.

 

[Bigjay73]

Being an office puke, I gotta do something. Still finding new ways for this gear to kick my ass.

The more dust it collects, the heavier it gets. That's what I call playing the long game

 

[Bowmannate2000]

Hoping to chase elk this fall, but I know my legs/lungs aren't ready... Working IT means I sit a lot. I'm going to start stair climbing on breaks. Up and down 4 flights twice had my legs and lungs feeling it today! After work and weekends I can do some hikes and bike rides with my wife and kids. Looking forward to building endurance and improving my overall health!

 

[Chama Grande]

Hoping to chase elk this fall, but I know my legs/lungs aren't ready... Working IT means I sit a lot. I'm going to start stair climbing on breaks. Up and down 4 flights twice had my legs and lungs feeling it today! After work and weekends I can do some hikes and bike rides with my wife and kids. Looking forward to building endurance and improving my overall health!

Alright bud, ten bodyweight squats right now, me and you same time

 

[rmyoung1]

This is my single favorite thread title on HT. Subtle genius. Hats off, @Dsnow9

 

[MThuntr]

Hoping to chase elk this fall, but I know my legs/lungs aren't ready... Working IT means I sit a lot. I'm going to start stair climbing on breaks. Up and down 4 flights twice had my legs and lungs feeling it today! After work and weekends I can do some hikes and bike rides with my wife and kids. Looking forward to building endurance and improving my overall health!

Squats...do squats and lots of them some light some heavy. They will help a lot more than you think with posterior chain and stability.

 

[Tradewind]

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My day yesterday consisted of a large silver maple removal followed by an Asian style cabbage wrap (or 7) my wife made with deer and antelope from this fall.

what size it that larger Stihl saw and where do you find something w/ a cutting blade that long?

 

[FI460]

Somehow I tweaked my achilles mowing the lawn this weekend, so instead of exercise I've started engineering a backup sling so @rtraverdavis can carry me around this fall.

 

[Dsnow9]

what size it that larger Stihl saw and where do you find something w/ a cutting blade that long?

That is a Stihl MS 661 with a 32” bar. You can get almost any size bar you desire on a saw if you go to a saw shop instead of a box store. Also lots of bar options online.

 

[MT Bound]

Squats...do squats and lots of them some light some heavy. They will help a lot more than you think with posterior chain and stability.

...and 1 legged body-weight chair lunges, your legs will be cooked in no-time. Probably one of the most grueling body weight exercises out there

 

[MThuntr]

...and 1 legged body-weight chair lunges, your legs will be cooked in no-time. Probably one of the most grueling body weight exercises out there

Don't threaten me with a good time

 

[SaskHunter]

How to stay in shape:

1. Pick heavy things up
2. Put heavy things down
3. ...
4. Profit Fitness

 

[MThuntr]

 

[HuntTalk Freak]

I got a little overzealous on my first training hike but I’ve should have been doing this months ago. I went in “lite” with only 30lbs. Got a nice heel blister. Still was a good time.

 

[Chama Grande]

I played in both of the adult beer league hockey games last night, won both and overall did alright. 2 goals and an apple. I usually only get one in a week, but I'm going to sign up for more doubles and keep this going

S'go boys

 

[DouglasR]

Hung the bow and the pack up in the garage so I can get to them shits quick.
This is the summer of the weighted pack walk.

 

[TOGIE]

it's been six years. finally signed up for another trail race in september.

the only way i truly know to stay in the best of shape is to sign up for this stuff.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

it's been six years. finally signed up for another trail race in september.

the only way i truly know to stay in the best of shape is to sign up for this stuff.

Which race?