Getting physically ready for elk/ hunting season thread

[texas bound]

Its funny that most people get in shape for the summer and try to look go for the lake or the beach nope not us we get in shape for hunting season to look good for the game we are chasing this fall. Only hardcore hunters do this. Keep up the good work guys hope to see some great ldp's

[coonazz]

Headed to the gym now.

[whitetailslayer]

I personally think it's great that no matter what exercise you are doing, you are in fact preparing one way or the other. You'll be better off than before and will learn from personal experience for next year what you'll need to improve on. Motivation will get you there while preparation will bring you back from it. I too am training for my first elk hunt (Utah any bull archery Sept 1.) and almost finishing up my second round of Chris Gethin's 12-week program . I should have it timed just right to complete it in a few days to where the following two months will be more vigorous workouts (incorporating weighted pack hiking). At the start (January), I weighed 254 pounds at 6'-0" age 29. My weight now shifted up 5 pounds from 225 (vacation). Diet is a big.
I'll post up my measurements and pics later as I do agree by posting those numbers...it becomes self motivation.

[txtrophy85]

Its funny that most people get in shape for the summer and try to look go for the lake or the beach nope not us we get in shape for hunting season to look good for the game we are chasing this fall. Only hardcore hunters do this. Keep up the good work guys hope to see some great ldp's

I get in shape for the summer and it carries over thru winter.

[Russ]

Just Ran 3 miles....elliptical 1 mile....stair master 1.5 miles! Plus tricepts! I feel great!

[holdem]

Good job, keep it up ! Elk hunting is 90% physical and the other half is mental. Yogi

[Bill]

There have been other threads on getting in shape for elk hunting with lots of good info.

Having done it, I learned I can run/jog every night on a track for 3+ miles and climbing up mountains at 9-10k feet kicked my butt. Cardio is good, but it's the lifting your leg UP to step over trees that caused my muscles in the front of my thighs to hate being in my pants.

Old fashioned bleacher climbs or step-master at the gym. Then add you pack, then add water bottles to your backpack while doing the bleacher climbs. A water hydration bladder is 100% needed to take small sips of water and not gulp it down from a bottle.

The other adivise is find a good spot, sit down and call and let the elk come to you. Elk can and will be everywhere- you may NOT need to hike 10 miles in every day to find them.

[ShockValue]

Since Russ threw his out I will too

Weight 202

My measurements now
Chest 43in
Waist 35in
Gut 42.5 in
Bicepts 14.75in
Thighs 25.25in
Calves 16.75
Height 5'10"

Watch it drop boys!

With this post (you to Russ) you walked right up to and put your toes on the line....the ghey line.

What are your bra sizes.

[Russ]

There have been other threads on getting in shape for elk hunting with lots of good info.

Having done it, I learned I can run/jog every night on a track for 3+ miles and climbing up mountains at 9-10k feet kicked my butt. Cardio is good, but it's the lifting your leg UP to step over trees that caused my muscles in the front of my thighs to hate being in my pants.

Old fashioned bleacher climbs or step-master at the gym. Then add you pack, then add water bottles to your backpack while doing the bleacher climbs. A water hydration bladder is 100% needed to take small sips of water and not gulp it down from a bottle.

The other adivise is find a good spot, sit down and call and let the elk come to you. Elk can and will be everywhere- you may NOT need to hike 10 miles in every day to find them.

My legs have always done really well.....its that dang thin air that slows me down! Stretching my lungs to the limit on an incline and stairmaster, like u mention, has always helped me though.

More of anything I would really like this thread to be inspiration and create a challenge to push each other to work harder for our upcoming hunts. Showing stats, accomplishments, and results vs. just advice.

Advice is good when you can show results at the present time and pushes me to work harder. The mental mindset, drive, teamwork and competition is what I am looking to accomplish with this thread.

That being said ...lets schedule a day 2 weeks from now for a trail hike for the DFW folks.

Who knows a challenging trail within easy driving distance....Keep, you know of any good ones?

[texas bound]

Im not going on an elk hunt but I might join yall if I don't have anything going on.

[Trophytagw3]

Great insights all the way around...Thanks!

[Habanarrow]

My legs have always done really well.....its that dang thin air that slows me down! Stretching my lungs to the limit on an incline and stairmaster, like u mention, has always helped me though.

More of anything I would really like this thread to be inspiration and create a challenge to push each other to work harder for our upcoming hunts. Showing stats, accomplishments, and results vs. just advice.

Advice is good when you can show results at the present time and pushes me to work harder. The mental mindset, drive, teamwork and competition is what I am looking to accomplish with this thread.

That being said ...lets schedule a day 2 weeks from now for a trail hike for the DFW folks.

Who knows a challenging trail within easy driving distance....Keep, you know of any good ones?

Add a gas mask to your training

[flufster]

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[texas bound]

Add a gas mask to your training

That would work great but man that crap sucks. I have had to do gas mask training. NO FUN

[Habanarrow]

That would work great but man that crap sucks. I have had to do gas mask training. NO FUN

oh yeah, it sucks..
fight like you train and train like you fight.
It should make working on that mountain a little easier