Thread: Hunting fitness

The whole paleo thing is not really founded in sound thinking. Meaning, it does work and it is a good way to eat, but all the mumbo jumbo about ancient ancestors is make believe.

The selection pressure on diet is very very intense. People did not eat a varied diet. You ate what grew in your region and people did not move around much. Prior to modern medicine, people who struggled to digest what was available locally, died. The died early and the did not pass on their genes. Prior to modern medicine, food was medicine.

Peoples guts are generally quite specialized and as unique as peoples outward appearance.

"Paleo" just goes way too far back. Its a tad silly. Slow evolution is an old, debunked concept. If selection pressure is intense enough, specialization can happen in a just a few generations.

The "paleo" diet is better than a modern Western diet, but can't compare to a tuned diet.

Just find a decent hill locally, put a 20kg pack on your back and walk up and down it for an hour a four or five times a week.

I run the dogs between 5-10km 3-5 times a week while driving the hilux..

But i can still plod 10km in and out again when required, i dont always like it but i get there in the end.

I just remind myself hunting isnt a race it's and adventure, i only need to be walk fit...

I could do with some cardio though lol

Originally Posted by Vault

I run the dogs between 5-10km 3-5 times a week while driving the hilux..

But i can still plod 10km in and out again when required, i dont always like it but i get there in the end.

I just remind myself hunting isnt a race it's and adventure, i only need to be walk fit...

I could do with some cardio though lol

I run my dog 8-15 km a day with me walking, too old to run at 76. You don't have to be super fit to hunt but makes the day far more enjoyable having some level of fitness, well it does to me.

Originally Posted by tetawa

I run my dog 8-15 km a day with me walking, too old to run at 76. You don't have to be super fit to hunt but makes the day far more enjoyable having some level of fitness, well it does to me.

I'm 66 now and pray I'm still coping with the hills when I'm 76. I help myself by being reasonably serious about maintaining some level of fitness but know I tend to be somewhat on and off about it sometimes. It's all outdoors exercise so weather is a big factor ( my excuse ) but the exercise I love most is being out, rifle in hand, looking for game. Can't beat it.

I find gaining field experience maneuvering around obstacles is just as important as fitness. When you are not used to it, it can wear you out.
Saying that being fitter does enable you to enjoy the hunt more. This is especially true if you are hunting with someone else, when it's not completely up to yourself to set the pace.

The following worked well for me:

Lactic tolerance session
4x200m
3x400m
8x100m

Special endurance session
2x600m
3x1km

Base endurance
5km full speed

Long slow recovery run
1 hour jog at conversation pace

Do the above every week and that should get you fitter than most hunters.

I've found running pretty hard on the knees, so try to avoid it. I've started commuting to work on the pushbike 30min/10km each way. I've found that just doing that 2-3 a week makes a massive difference to the heart rate and legs going up the hills.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

one burbon ,one scotch and one beer....Im in shape...round is a shape.
I predominately bush stalk so a slow plod is better than a fast walk.in the worst condition ever sitting 115-120kgs at present but still tipped over a deer yesterday and left not a scrap of meat behind...

I worry about you micky, nah it's me i have to worry about having to carry you out on my back. But now that you have cushy job might be a good idea to take up slow jogging and progressing up the slow running.

Originally Posted by Synthetic

I find gaining field experience maneuvering around obstacles is just as important as fitness. When you are not used to it, it can wear you out.
Saying that being fitter does enable you to enjoy the hunt more. This is especially true if you are hunting with someone else, when it's not completely up to yourself to set the pace.

The following worked well for me:

Lactic tolerance session
4x200m
3x400m
8x100m

Special endurance session
2x600m
3x1km

Base endurance
5km full speed

Long slow recovery run
1 hour jog at conversation pace

Do the above every week and that should get you fitter than most hunters.

I'm pleased to see a fit young man out n about, might get you to carry my pack next time.

When I was training for kickboxing 5 days a week, twice a day, hunting in the weekends was a breeze. I miss those days! But i don't miss the training.

I see some of you got a solid routine going, especially with the mix of running, HIIT, and strength work. One thing that’s helped me is adding some weighted hikes, like throwing on a backpack or weighted vest and going for a couple of walks each week. It really helps build the endurance you need for hunting without having to spend too much extra time on it.

Originally Posted by Thedevilogic

I see some of you got a solid routine going, especially with the mix of running, HIIT, and strength work. One thing that’s helped me is adding some weighted hikes, like throwing on a backpack or weighted vest and going for a couple of walks each week. It really helps build the endurance you need for hunting without having to spend too much extra time on it.

I actually run a little fitness club in my area, and to keep everything organized, I started using some gym management software. It’s been a lifesaver for tracking progress and planning workouts. If you’re into managing your own fitness stuff, this site ( https://www.exercise.com/grow/best-g...ment-software/ ) might be worth checking out. It's made things way easier for me.

1. squat down and back up with large amounts of weight on a regular basis
2. commute 14km daily on ebike in the Dunedin hills
3. take gun for a walk at least once a week

Originally Posted by Brad S

1. squat down and back up with large amounts of weight on a regular basis
2. commute 14km daily on ebike in the Dunedin hills
3. take gun for a walk at least once a week
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A few bags of harden the f__k up for cuppa after the routine

yip a nice cup of concrete tea and some eggs for desert