TFT450: Should A Hiker Put On Extra Fat Before A High Altitude Hike?

About this episode

This episode discusses whether hikers should increase their body fat before embarking on high-altitude hikes.

In this episode, I explore the idea that a hiker should concentrate on increasing their body fat in the lead-up to a big high-altitude adventure. == 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

• high altitude hiking
• body fat
• fitness
• hiking preparation
• nutrition

Keywords

• high altitude
• hiking
• body fat
• fitness
• nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Summit Strength

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