Outdoor Fitness

Jun 159 min read

“Bears Oh My” Montana Spring Bear Hunt 2024

The Spring of 24 was an exciting one for bears. After my mule deer hunt the previous fall in Montana, Sam, my guide and I talked about...

May 103 min read

Number #1 Cardio Exercise in 2024: HIKING

Hiking offers a variety of benefits, both physical and mental.

Mar 164 min read

Flatland to Altitude: Training for Elk Bowhunting

1. Planning and Goals When programming a training routine for elk hunting I recommend utilizing reverse engineering. The three most...

Feb 152 min read

Backcountry Bear Hunting: Preseason Conditioning

Where Exercise Science meets Practical Application... Most guides and backcountry hunters will tell you that the biggest limiting factor...

Jan 66 min read

Montana Muley Rollercoaster (2023)

After hunting for two days in eastern Montana; guide Sam Botz of J&J Guide Service, my father, and my wife decided to try a new spot in a...

Sep 15, 202210 min read

Shoulder Health and Injury Prevention for Bow Hunters (C.A.D. Isometrics)

As a bow hunter I often deal with pesky shoulder aches and pains. For me, sometimes the next day or two after the range, I have an angry...

Oct 1, 20214 min read

This Outdoor Workout Will Burn Fat and Build Muscle – A Must Try!

Summer is almost over! The temperatures are still nice and comfortable, so it’s time to lace up your sneakers and head outside. Get the...