Before heading afield, get in shape for hunting season | greatfallstribune.com | Great Falls Tribune

It’s hunting season — is your body ready? Many hunters are primarily sedentary the remainder of the year. If you are one of those people, your body is at greater risk for injury or illness as you put it through the demands the sport often requires.

Our bodies operate more efficiently if they are worked consistently. At the very least, get out and start walking the neighborhood, adding in some hills, if possible. It will be a lot more enjoyable after the hunt not to suffer the aches and pains of placing hunting’s demands on an underfit body.

For those who hunt in the mountains and do a lot of hiking, strength training would be a great way to prepare for the season. Some weight-bearing squats and lunges are a good starting point. Eventually, add hand weights or a bar across the shoulders for more resistance  Full Story

Before heading afield, get in shape for hunting season | greatfallstribune.com | Great Falls Tribune.