Outdoor Fitness

“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...

Number #1 Cardio Exercise in 2024: HIKING

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

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...

Backcountry Bear Hunting: Preseason Conditioning

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

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...

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...

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...