Do you have a high-altitude trip planned soon? Maybe you live at a lower elevation but are going backpacking, skiing, or rock climbing at higher elevations. There are a few things to know to make your trip more enjoyable.
Whether it’s the harsh desert sun or a frigid gust of wind, if you’re a backpacker, it’s likely that you’ve braved the elements once or twice. But what effect do these extreme conditions have on our bodies?
Post-exercise nutrition is vital for the muscle repair, protein synthesis, prevention of soreness and can increase strength and energy levels the day following an intense day in the backcountry. Building strength and endurance requires stressing the body with specific exercises and then allowing time for recovery and adaptation.
