Hiking Training Hub
WELCOME.
> Want to get back to your best again?
> Develop more strength, power, endurance and speed?
> Rehab a current injury & find your form again?
Whether you’re returning to hiking after injury, coming back from a training break or new to hiking adventures this section will help you develop smart and progressive strategies.
You will find all of our key training resources below!
Hiking WARM UPS & Mobility
The Ultimate Warm Up Series - Be Prepared for Every Training Session
One of the most neglected and ignored areas of performance can often be how we prepare to train or compete
Yes we know that this is a critical area to get ourselves mentally and physically prepared for optimal performance
We will be breaking down the most effective and time efficient exercises and routines for you to use forever.
coaching & Program design
Weekly Timetable Masterclass - How to effectively integrate S&C into your week
Listen in as Kriss breaks down what an effective, successful and sustainable training week looks like.
What are the key considerations?
Where and when are the best times to be fitting strength training into your week to get the best results?
Periodisation - What does your year look like?
Join us as we will be looking at your year and discussing how to ‘periodise’ your training.
So that you can not only optimise your training but understand the difference between muscle hypertrophy and muscle strength/power training but also how to train all of them effectively!
hiking performance
The Science of Endurance Hydration - Precision Hydration
This webinar is a great introduction if you’re new to personalising your hydration strategy, or perhaps you have some understanding but feel you could be doing it better.
The team from Precision Hydration look at past and present hydration advice and set the scene for how you as an athlete can tackle and approach building sodium and fluid ‘guardrails’ to support your training and racing.
Event Taper Masterclass
Whether you are building towards a race, peak or test period in your performance knowing how to dial things back, prepare and ensure optimal readiness is key for the best chance of a successful result.
As well as discussing the considerations, what to do practically and the mistakes to avoid in the lead up to an event we’ll talk about recovery post event and how to get back into training after your goal race.
Knee to Wall - Ankle Mobility Test
Learn how to screen and test your ankle mobility with the Knee to Wall test
This is used to assess the dorsiflexion range of movement (DROM) at your ankle joint.
We are looking to identify any imbalances between left and right, and if so start to proactively work on these throughout your program
Strength Training
Mountain Strength - Training for the hills without access to them
Training for the hills or mountains can be difficult to replicate when you have a limited access to them throughout the year. Plus simply just doing more volume in the mountains can take its own toll on your body, so understanding how to train them in your S&C sessions is going to be a big benefit.
Join Kriss as he takes you through some of the key exercises and training methods for building mountain strong legs & bodies.
Single Leg Strength 30 Day Challenge
Unilateral or single leg strength is a fundamental area that we have to continuously work on and develop if we are looking to improve your athletic potential
A wide array of injuries and set backs can be attributed to significant weaknesses or imbalances from left to right side
We will be working through our successful 30 day challenge training framework that will allow you to work on this common weakness, with a ‘little & often’ approach.
"Find Your Spring" - Below the Knee Strength Program
If you are looking to develop stronger feet, calves and legs in general then this will show you the best exercises and drills to integrate into your current training.
Grip, Feet & Core - How to Train the Big 3 Limiters to Strength
We break down the reasons why you may struggle to continue seeing improvements in your strength because you are held back by your extremities.
Your feet, hands and core all control how much force and control you have have, so learning how to train these areas optimally will also allow you to progress in your sport too.
“Down Hill Quads” - Building Stronger Quadriceps & Resilient Knees
Running downhill should not be something your fear but instead look forward too. Join us as we go through the essential strength exercises that will help you develop strong quads and resilient legs.
You will leave the session knowing what exercises are best and how they should be performed so that you can take this knowledge into your own training program.
Toe & Foot Masterclass - Building strength, Confidence & Dexterity from the ground up
Join Kriss as he showcases the importance of strong and supple feet for your day to day health and performance
We will be taking you through key drills and exercises that you can start integrating into your daily routines and programming
Conquer Your Push Up - 30 Day Strength Challenge
If you are struggling with your push ups, or are looking to improve them then use this 30 day progressive strength program. No longer than 10mins a day. Watch as we explain how and get ready to get stuck in!
Conquer the Chin Up 30 Day Strength Challenge
Is the chin up/pull up an exercise that you fear or really wish you could do? To support your programming we’re kicking off the new month with our ‘Chin Up Challenge’. Kriss will show you where to begin, how to progress and his top tips to really help you master this exercise
Chin Up 30 Day Strength Challenge Program - Level 1 (Beginner)
Chin Up 30 Day Strength Challenge Program - Level 2 (can do 1 or more)
Sprint Mechanics Masterclass - Learn how to produce more Power & Speed
Kriss will be going through the key biomechanical techniques and training exercises required to produce maximal speed.
Alongside this we will be sharing key warm ups, drills and exercise sessions to increase and enhance your personal power and levels of intensity.
Below the Knee Masterclass
Probably one of the biggest problem areas in terms of running injuries; calf strains, achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis.
In this Masterclass we’ll be going through some of the key exercises and drills that you’ll find in your programming to develop your stability, strength and ‘spring’ in key areas below your knees.
INJURY & return to hiking
Injury Resiliency - Highlighting the key training principles and tip to avoiding injury
Sophie Tabor, our SFE Physiotherapist will be delivering a masterclass on Injury Resiliency, highlighting the key training principles and tip to avoiding injury in 2023
This is going to be a hugely valuable training for you as it will give you the knowledge and power to prevent injuries from occurring before they happen, or if they do then knowing how to manage them effectively
Lower Limb Rehab & Strength Training Program
Join us we walk you through the full program, covering all the key coaching cues, with regressions and progressions for each of the exercises in the program
This is a multi day program that is aimed at rehabbing, strengthening and bomb proofing all the key muscles, ligaments and tendons in the foot, ankle and knee.
Tendon Rehab & Training - Sophie Tabor (SFE Physio)
We are excited to welcome our in house Physiotherapist, Sophie Tabor, who will be educating us on “Tendon Rehab and Training methods”.
Tune in and learn how to navigate these common areas of issue.
Post Pregnancy - Return to Running - Niki Hurst
We’re joined by Specialist Pelvic Health Physio Niki as we talk about returning to running post pregnancy. She explains the importance of a properly functioning pelvic floor and the possible issues experienced if you return to running too soon or unprepared.
Recovery
Energy Management - How to ensure you have the maximum energy to perform at your best - Dr Ruth Wilde
It goes without saying that our energy management is key for our ongoing training lifestyle, if we lack energy, then we have no chance of being able to increase our levels of performance.
What’s more, if we have a continued lack of energy then we can find our overall levels of health start to decline as well.
So make sure to join Dr Ruth Wilde as she highlights the key areas and tactics to ensuring your energy management is maximised throughout the week. And find out where you could be making small adjustments to make maximal gains!
Fuelling for Performance - Renee McGregor
Leading Sports & Eating Disorder Dietician Renee McGregor join us as we learn about fuelling for optimal performance.
Are you maximising your potential as well as looking after your long term health?