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

Get ready for elk season with this 12-week elk hunt fitness plan. Build endurance, strength, and packout power so you can chase bugles at high elevation and haul success out of the backcountry. Train smart, hunt hard, and recover stronger.

Efficiency under load matters. This article breaks down the 3-Mile Rucking Assessment — what it tests, why it works, and how to use it to build real hunting fitness. Includes a free download of The Hunter’s Field Test to see where you stand.

Efficiency under load matters. This article breaks down the 3-Mile Rucking Assessment — what it tests, why it works, and how to use it to build real hunting fitness. Includes a free download of The Hunter’s Field Test to see where you stand.

Let’s talk about a few ways to measure aerobic progress, develop a healthy perspective on aerobic results, and then chat about a handful of ways you can improve your aerobic training if you think it’s lacking.