Ep. 91 How to Prepare Your Body for Outdoor Adventures: Fitness Tips for Women

02/25/25 • 35 min

Prepare for hiking season with this episode offering essential outdoor fitness and adventure tips. We'll go over how to boost endurance with steady-state cardio and hill intervals, build strength through targeted lower-body, core, and back workouts, and improve mobility with hiking-specific dynamic stretching. I also dive into acclimating to high altitudes, effective nutrition, hydration strategies, and gear testing for optimal performance. Whether you're a beginner or experienced hiker, these actionable tips will empower you to embrace every trail with confidence.

For next level fat loss strategies, hormone/gut health help, serious performance goals and unparalleled support, apply for Mountain Metabolic coaching. Learn more HERE.

Dynamic Stretches Mentioned:
Ankle Circles

Ankle Dorsiflexion Stretch

Calf Stretch

Lunging Ankle Stretch

Hip Circles

90-90 Stretch

Lunge with a Spinal Twist

Standard Hip Flexor Stretch

Pigeon Pose

World's Greatest Stretch

For more free wellness resources, hiking/travel guides, and other blog posts, check out my website HERE.

| Colorado Hiking + Fitness| Ponytail on a Trail | United States Welcome to Ponytail on a Trail: Your guide to all things hiking and fitness! Get hiking tips, adventure ideas and learn about the top trails in Colorado! My goal is to help give you the tools and the confidence to explore the world around you! www.ponytailonatrail.com

For next level fat loss strategies, hormone/gut health help, serious performance goals and unparalleled support, apply for Mountain Metabolic coaching. Learn more HERE.

Dynamic Stretches Mentioned:
Ankle Circles

Ankle Dorsiflexion Stretch

Calf Stretch

Lunging Ankle Stretch

Hip Circles

90-90 Stretch

Lunge with a Spinal Twist

Standard Hip Flexor Stretch

Pigeon Pose

World's Greatest Stretch

For more free wellness resources, hiking/travel guides, and other blog posts, check out my website HERE.

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Ep. 90 From Couch to Confidence: Starting Your Fitness Journey

Struggling to start your fitness journey? Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to go from feeling stuck to building confidence in your workouts and routines. Whether you’ve never exercised before, keep falling off track, or just need a fresh start, this episode will help you create a sustainable plan that works for your life.

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For next level fat loss strategies, hormone/gut health help, serious performance goals and unparalleled support, apply for Mountain Metabolic coaching. Learn more HERE.

For more free wellness resources, hiking/travel guides, and other blog posts, check out my website HERE.

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Ep. 92 Unlocking the Secrets of a Healthy Metabolism

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the metabolism—what it really means, how it works, and the biggest misconceptions around boosting it. Metabolism is often treated as a buzzword, but it’s actually a complex system involving multiple bodily functions, including energy conversion, tissue repair, hormone regulation, and more.

We explore 10 key ways to support a thriving metabolism, covering topics like:

Strength training & movement – Why building muscle and increasing daily activity (NEAT) is more effective than excessive cardio.
Protein intake & meal timing – The role of protein in muscle preservation and thermogenesis, plus why skipping meals may work against you.
Hydration & liver health – How drinking enough water and detoxifying the liver can impact your metabolic function.
Gut health & stress management – The gut’s direct influence on metabolism and why chronic stress can slow things down.
Thyroid function & nutrient absorption – Supporting thyroid health with key nutrients and avoiding common disruptors.

If the science of metabolism feels overwhelming, don’t worry—we also break it down into simple, actionable basics you can start implementing today. Whether you're just getting started with foundational habits or looking to optimize higher-level metabolic function, this episode provides both education and strategy.

For next level fat loss strategies, hormone/gut health help, serious performance goals and unparalleled support, apply for Mountain Metabolic coaching. Learn more HERE.

For more free wellness resources, hiking/travel guides, and other blog posts, check out my website HERE.

| Colorado Hiking + Fitness| Ponytail on a Trail | United StatesWelcome to Ponytail on a Trail: Your guide to all things hiking and fitness! Get hiking tips, adventure ideas and learn about the top trails in Colorado! My goal is to help give you the tools and the confidence to explore the world around you!www.ponytailonatrail.com