Sometimes you gotta eat a little crow. I’ve done that with two things over the past few years — deadlifting and Zone 3 training. One we need less as hunters, the other we need more than I was programming. I changed my approach to remedy each of my oversights. We’ll talk about how each has improved our approach to hunting fitness.

The folks at Uncharted Supply Co. are all about preparedness. One of their four pillars of preparedness is Mental and Physical Fitness. So, Christian Schauf, the founder, and I chatted about how we might help folks better align with that pillar. I came up with a two-part article series on how to train for the endurance that makes a body a valuable piece of gear in a crisis.

Exercise-induced muscle cramps can be a literal pain in the ass (or quad). We will also discuss strategies to mitigate your risk, as well as strategies to fix cramps on the fly.  In the absence of a plan, you may as well brace yourself for an arduous shuffle back to your truck. So, let’s give you a plan.

Hunter in-season workouts keep you strong, durable, and recovering fast so you can perform better all season and build fitness year after year.

Appalachian hunting fitness can’t haphazardly be approached. Whitetail hunters need structured training if they hope to be fit enough to give themselves a solid shot at success — and enjoy themselves while they hunt. Getting to the gym is a good start, but you need to do the specific exercises and methods that carry over to moving through Appalachian terrain.

Learn how Zone 2 training builds the aerobic base hunters need for high-altitude stamina, better recovery, and long-haul endurance in the mountains.