HEALTH & FITNESS


Staying physically fit is essential in minimizing the chronic pain from my injury. Regardless of old injuries, age or current physical condition, everyone needs to balance their lives with exercise and proper diet.  

A combination of running, yoga, cross-training and strength conditioning 4-5 days a week keep me healthy and physically fit.

I prepare and customize my training for each challenge months in advance. I don’t believe in going into something unprepared. Climbing a mountain or backpacking 200 miles in the wilderness is no joke. If you’re not physically and mentally prepared, you will get hurt and put other people at risk.

You can research and prepare on your own.  Be sure to consult a doctor and have a physical before going on any strenuous trip.  Start out slow and gradually build up to your goals.  Don’t underestimate common sense!

CONDITIONING

Cardiovascular Cross-Training
Running
Elliptical
Swimming
Biking
Stair Master
Inclined Treadmill
Jumping Rope
Kick Boxing
Isometrics
Step-Ups
Pull-Ups
Push-Ups
Lunges
Squats
Planks
Strength Yoga and Pilates
Free-weights
Machines
Kettle Bells
 Flexibility
Stretching
Balance
Focus

**DOWNWARD FACING DOG**

If you do nothing else, DOWNWARD FACING DOG is the #1 yoga pose I recommend doing everyday!
It works every muscle group (abs, legs, back & arms), increases circulation, flexibility and builds upper-body stamina.