How to Train for a Challenging Hike

Training for a challenging hike starts with understanding what the hike will demand from you. HikeStrong uses those demands to build your training plan.

Tell HikeStrong What You're Training For

Choose your hike or enter the details yourself. HikeStrong looks at factors including:

• Distance

• Elevation gain

• Altitude

• Pack weight

• Departure date

Your plan is then built around the challenge ahead and the amount of time you have available to prepare.

Follow Your Weekly Goals

HikeStrong gives you weekly distance and elevation goals that progressively prepare you for your hike.

You can follow the recommended workouts, move them around your schedule, modify them, or build your own week. What matters is working toward your weekly training goals.

Train Wherever You Are

You don't need mountains or even trails nearby.

HikeStrong lets you build distance and elevation using:

• Hiking and walking

• Incline treadmill

• Stair stepper

• Stairs

• Step-ups

• Hill repeats

The app helps you translate those workouts into progress toward your weekly goals.

Build Strength Along the Way

Strength training helps prepare your legs for climbing, descending, uneven terrain, and long days on your feet.

HikeStrong incorporates hiking-specific strength work alongside your distance and elevation training.

Prepare for the Hike Ahead

Whether your trip is months away or coming up quickly, start with the time you have.

HikeStrong adjusts your training around your hike, your schedule, and your starting point so you can make the most of every week before departure.