[pct-l] Super Secrets - Training

[Hiker97 at aol.com (Hiker97@aol.com)]

I would like to recommend that if  you are looking for a great indoor way to 
keep in training for the trail use a  Precor Elliptical machine.  I have one 
in my exercise room at home and have  used it for years.
 
I put an old college book bag on my  back with water bottles and towels in it 
to simulate my GoLite Breeze  pack.  No waist belts on the packs.
 
I set the Precor computer for  various terrain elevation changes as I "walk". 
 Then I turn on the CD  player and stereo and take off for 50 minutes of 
exercising.
 
What is nice about an elliptical  machine is the ease on your joints.  It is 
a joy to use.  If you want  even more of a workout, then put on ankle weights 
and wrist weights.  I  usually set the resistant setting at 9 to make it 
harder.
 
You can get different brands of  elliptical machines, but I found the Precor 
brand to be best.  But it is  very expensive.  Make sure you carefully test 
out different products before  your purchase.  We are talking major league cash 
here.  Over  $3,000.  We have never regretted it and use it all the time.  
Very  nice.
 
This along with walking at the park  5 times week with my loaded pack is 
about all I can do for training.  I  need it.
 
Hey, I just thought of  something.  That three grand would have paid for a 
PCT thru hike.   RATS!
 
Cheers, Switchback
Trail Weakie & Camp  Slouch