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How to Train for Hiking at Altitude

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Kit interviews Certified Personal Trainer and Coach, Becki Rupp of Trailblazer Wellness about what we need to know, and how to prepare for our big mountain adventures.

We discuss:

  • Altitude or Mountain Sickness, and when it is serious
  • The importance of training for your adventure
  • Who gets altitude sickness (hint: anyone and it doesn't matter if you are fit)
  • Symptoms of mountain sickness and when to turn back
  • Tips to minimize discomfort
  • The importance of hydration and carbs
  • Breathing exercises and altitude training gear
  • VO2 Max - what is it, and is it important
  • How to get a 10% Discount on adventure training with Trailblazer Wellness
  • Why Kit is moving the show to monthly

Get the COMPLETE SHOW NOTES HERE! See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today’s show.

Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here.

CONTACT KIT

Resources

RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES

******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES*****

Saily Affordable eSIM Overseas Mobile Phone Plans - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5%

Travel Insurance: Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.

Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount!

Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks!

Amazon Kit's Picks Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:)

SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations)

Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group

Follow ATA on Instagram

Follow ATA on Pinterest

(C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved

  continue reading

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Content provided by Kit Parks. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Kit Parks or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Kit interviews Certified Personal Trainer and Coach, Becki Rupp of Trailblazer Wellness about what we need to know, and how to prepare for our big mountain adventures.

We discuss:

  • Altitude or Mountain Sickness, and when it is serious
  • The importance of training for your adventure
  • Who gets altitude sickness (hint: anyone and it doesn't matter if you are fit)
  • Symptoms of mountain sickness and when to turn back
  • Tips to minimize discomfort
  • The importance of hydration and carbs
  • Breathing exercises and altitude training gear
  • VO2 Max - what is it, and is it important
  • How to get a 10% Discount on adventure training with Trailblazer Wellness
  • Why Kit is moving the show to monthly

Get the COMPLETE SHOW NOTES HERE! See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today’s show.

Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here.

CONTACT KIT

Resources

RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES

******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES*****

Saily Affordable eSIM Overseas Mobile Phone Plans - No need to insert a physical SIM card when you travel. Buy just the data you need to avoid expensive roaming charges. Use Promo Code SPECIAL5 to save 5%

Travel Insurance: Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.

Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount!

Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program? You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks!

Amazon Kit's Picks Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:)

SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations)

Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group

Follow ATA on Instagram

Follow ATA on Pinterest

(C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved

  continue reading

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