Ep. 140 How to Prepare for High Altitude Hiking

About this episode

This episode discusses how to prepare for high altitude hiking, including body responses, training tips, and common mistakes.

High altitude hiking can humble even the fittest hikers. In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually happens to your body at elevation, how to train for it, and the biggest mistakes people make before big mountain hikes. If you’ve got a bucket-list hike coming up, this one’s a must-listen. Mountain Metabolic Coaching [Application Link] — Fat loss, body recomposition, nutrition, hormones, performance, all with full 1:1 coach support. Fit For Hiking Guides — Workouts to get you trail-ready. More Resources — Wellness tips, hiking + travel guides, and blogs. Shop My Favorite Gear — Amazon storefront Fit For Hiking Instagram Bradee Instagram

People in this episode

Host: Bradee Felton

Topics covered

• high altitude hiking
• body training
• mountain hikes
• fitness preparation
• hiking mistakes

Keywords

• high altitude
• hiking preparation
• fitness
• mountain hiking
• training tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mountain Metabolic Coaching, Fit For Hiking, Amazon, Fit For Hiking Instagram

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