Great Outdoors
There should be a gym just for hunters
Some people go to the gym to sculp their bodies. Some of those people even practice looking muscley in the gym’s mirrors. But that’s not me. Some people go to the gym to live a […]
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Taking my fitness routine up a notch
There are many reasons people work out. The smart people go to the gym or have some sort of fitness routine they do regularly, and they just stay in shape. Others of us woke up […]
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Get your dog to help you with your step challenge
At my day job, we have a fitness challenge that’s designed to encourage people to be more active. It’s a great idea, but I miss the old step challenge that tracked the number of steps […]
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Bikes help with hunting training — when they work
Last week, I tossed my mountain bike in the truck to go get some exercise. I’m hoping to be in good enough shape to get through my elk hunt without going into cardiac arrest, and […]
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A bike might be helpful for hunting
A few years ago, my wife asked me if I wanted to do the 100-mile Tour de Prairie ride. I declined. I’ve done 100-mile bike rides in my younger days, but youth was a big […]
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For fitness watches, go with Garmin
A fitness tracking watch can really help with your exercise goals. But not all trackers are created equal. I found this out the hard way a while back. About 10 years ago, the first time […]
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My fitness routine may be getting out of hand
Several years ago, after a hunting season spent huffing and puffing, I came home and stepped on the scale. The number that came up was alarming. I vowed at that moment to get fit. I […]
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If I were a duck, I’d be in great shape
The Ducks Unlimited newsletter arrived in my email inbox the other day, and there was a story about waterfowl in it that made me wish, at least for a moment, that I were I duck. […]
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Get out to exercise wherever you can
I added mountain biking to my fitness toolbox again this summer, and it is a great way to keep in shape without reaggravating the plantar fasciitis I’ve been getting in both feet. I’d love to […]
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It’s not too late to get in shape for hunting
I’ve said before that I’ve become a huge fan of KUIU hunting gear. Their camo patterns actually break up your outline and help you blend into the scenery, unlike some of the mainstream patterns available […]