TFT446: Can Strength Training Make You Worse At Hiking?
From The Training For Trekking Podcast by Rowan Smith: Hiking and Trekking Coach
April 8, 2026 · 8 min · Season 1 · Episode 447
About this episode
This episode discusses how improper strength training can negatively affect hiking performance.
In this episode, we explore the idea that 'incorrect' or 'inefficient' strength training can have a detrimental impact on your hiking. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html
People in this episode
Host: Rowan Smith
Topics covered
- strength training
- hiking performance
- fitness
- health
- training efficiency
Keywords
- strength training
- hiking
- fitness
- training efficiency
- health
Sponsors
Summit Strength
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Summit Strength
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