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Conditioning for Hiking and Backpacking with Sheri Goodwin - Online Classroom
Learn exercises to strengthen major muscles used during hikes and backpacks. Gain mobility, stability, and strength to travel the trails with ease and help prevent unnecessary falls and injuries this hiking season.
- Wed, Apr 5, 2023
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking, Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- $35.00 $45.00
- 34 (50 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This class will be held on zoom from 6:30-8:30PM. The zoom link will be emailed out to everyone on the roster in the days before the class. You will be best able to view the visuals if you log on with a laptop or desktop; be sure you make enough space to practice the exercises!
At this course you will learn a sport specific training routine for hikers and backpackers. Teachings include:
- Dynamic warm-up for hikers including myofascial release techniques
- Core exercises
- Lower body exercises
- A proper hikers cool down
- Progression of hiking specific exercises over a one-month period
- Appropriate build-up of hiking mileage over a one-month period
During the course you will receive a handout that will outline proper progression of sets and repetitions for each exercise taught over a one-month period. You will also fill out a workout calendar to help keep you on track with your pre-season training program. All exercises taught in the class can be performed at home or outdoors.
This is a hands on course, be sure to bring your workout clothes
Instructor Bio:
Sheri Goodwin taught and coached in the Shoreline School district for 13 years before starting her dream business, Transformational Journeys. She holds a Masters in Education, and a Bachelor’s in Physical Education with an Endorsement in Health from the University of Puget Sound. Sheri is a Personal Trainer through the National Personal Trainers Institute (NPTI), a Reconnective Healer (RH) and practices Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Sheri’s trekking adventures in Nepal, Patagonia, Peru, up Kilimanjaro, as well as along the Camino de Santiago, Way of St. Frances (Assisi to Rome), Hadrian’s Wall in England and around the Wonderland Trail of Mount Rainier have inspired her to help others experience these life-changing journeys!
Required Equipment
You'll be encouraged to practice the exercises, so wear your workout clothes, have a bench, chair and/or foam roller handy if you have them, and plenty of space.