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The reality is that the drive to the trailhead is far more dangerous than the hiking and camping. The main reason you hear about hiking accidents in the news is that they're not your normal run of the mill incidents.

I would do as many on your feet as you can and then switch mid-set to knees when you need to. That way you can get a better idea of your progress as you go.

There's some pretty wild claims on the internet for burns. I've seen claims of 600 for month 1 and 1000 for month 2 workouts in several blogs and sites. In reality, I'd say about half that at most. I'd be skeptical of what an HRM says too. With all the breaks and 10 minutes of stretching in each workout where your heart…

I did an 18 mile hike to Union Falls in Yellowstone last year. It included about 2000 feet of elevation gain over the out and back. I figure that at about 1700 calories, at most. Add that to TDEE and I probably burned 3500-4000 on the day.

I love solo hiking and backpacking. It's nice to be all alone out in the wilderness for a few days. As others have said, make sure someone knows where you're going and when you're due back. Also make sure your gear and skills (navigation, staying dry, how to use your gear...) are up to snuff. You should be fine. People do…

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I hike and run in trail running shoes. I like them light and breathable. I used to think you needed boots to hike in but I started following this guy's blog and books and his take on footwear has sunk in. http://andrewskurka.com/2012/why-waterproof-shoes-will-not-keep-your-feet-dry/ I've used Merrel Grassbows and I have a…

Walking, along with eating right, was the foundation of my change from obese to normal weight. When I started it was the main thing I did for exercise. Three years later, even though I do more intense workouts today, I still walk 5 miles a day during the week and hike almost every weekend. It's something I've grown to love…

A lot of folks do little if any cardio and are pretty fit so it's not a must do. Personally I like the endurance gains I've got from it which is why I continue. When I first started I was so out of shape that walking up a few flights of stairs winded me so I think I know where you're coming from. Just start light, for me…

Today's a rest day, but I'll probably still walk 4 miles or so. Going to a concert tonight so there might be some 12 oz. curls. ;)

I've done the whole program twice and still do the month 2 workouts a couple times a week. They're definitely tough and doing it six days a week will both get you in better shape and take it's toll on your body (I would take an extra day off each week, it'll add a week or two to the program but that's fine). I've got great…

This. Never listen to your kids about what's cool for you to do. They're biased. :)

How about the original Insanity program? I would think T25 would be too easy after doing Max 30.

Older people can definitely stay active and in shape. My Dad is 67 and is in as good of shape as I am at 44 (probably better...lol). My Father in Law is 77 this weekend and was still hiking Colorado 14ers last year and plans to again this year. I also ran into an 85 year old at the top of a Mt. Democrat last summer too. I…

I work out 5 days a week typically (6 if you count my weekend hike which is usually my biggest calorie burner, but that's more just for fun). I usually alternate between weights and Insanity workouts so it's 3\2 one week and 2\3 the next. I take an extra day off here and there when I feel beat up.

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Like what others have said, most animals will run away when you cross their paths. There are exceptions though. If you walk in Grizzly country, they'll usually just ignore you unless you get too close. Watch for cubs though. Also moose tend to not be very afraid of people either. I had a close encounter with a moose in…

Yesterday while working out my wife told me that my daughter didn't turn in some homework, which made me really pissed for the entire workout. Afterwards, I grounded her for a month. Felt better. ;)

Cardio. Burpees 3.0, oops I mean Speed 3.0 from T25.

I've done one complete round and still do the Gamma workouts once or twice a week. I really enjoy Speed 3.0, probably my favorite home workout. If you're already in decent shape, the Alpha stage may lose it's challenge before you've completed the first month. I didn't lose a ton of weight on it but I wasn't really trying.…

Go on a 10 mile hike with 2000+ feet of vertical gain. Low intensity, fun and will get your burn. It'll take you 5-6 hours though.

Most athletic shoes these days should not require much, if any, break in period. I've found that sometimes what's comfortable in the store may not be for extended wear. I'm having that issue with a new pair of GoLite trail runners I use for hiking. They feel great for short hikes or just wearing around. After 5-10 miles of…

I've done the program twice through and still do the workouts 2-3 times a week. The best I've ever been able to do is two extra 10 second breaks and that was on the easier workout, Pure Cardio. Even then, I've only been that good once and it was after two days of rest. I also echo the love\hate relationship with these…

I sometimes get leg cramps after a hard workout or a big hike. I find that good hydration and some stretching afterwards helps prevent that. YMMV.

Here you go. http://insanityworkoutcalendars.com/insanity-workout-calendar/ I've done the program twice through and still do the workouts a couple times a week. I've found it great for building endurance. It does make you pretty hungry though, which makes it easy to overeat afterwards.

I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. I find it best to assume people know what they mean, especially when it comes to commonly used figures of speech. Just going by my own past experiences, assuming people don't usually leads to embarrassing situations for me rather than them. YMMV.

I've always understood that when people say muscle weighs more than fat they meant by volume. I can't imagine someone actually thinking a pound weighs a different amount depending on what it's a pound of. It's like saying the sky is blue and having someone tell you "not at night". Derp...

I put everything in as walking 3mph. I figure that just about any exercise I do will burn more than that so there's less risk of accidentally eating back more than I burn.

Noelv1976, I do have quite a few more photos. Many of them are on my blog, which I posted a link to on page one (don't want to post it again for fear of being a spammer). As I get more I'll be sure to post in this thread. standenvernet, it's funny you mention that. My wife didn't put sunscreen under her nose and is now…

Went snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain Park last weekend and took these photos. It was an incredible weekend for weather, high 50's to low 60's even at 10-11,000 feet. At one point we were down to shorts and t-shirts in waist deep snow.