Getting Your Body Right for Hunting Season

The Fair Chase Podcast

Carbon Score: 8.2

As part of our ongoing series designed to prepare listeners for the fall deer hunting season, this episode of the Fair Chase podcast features a conversation with Todd Bumgardner. A seasoned strength and conditioning coach, Todd gives us an insight into his 17-year-long career and how he is shaping hunters and outdoorsmen to meet the physical demands of their lifestyle. In our deep dive, Todd shares his unique perspective on the intersection of physical fitness and hunting, dispelling the stereotype of the "unfit" hunter. As the owner of a gym in Northern Virginia and founder of the "Human Predator Pack Mule" program, he emphasizes on the need for fitness training that goes beyond traditional gym workouts. From hinging (deadlifting) to squatting, pushing, pulling, and carrying, Todd outlines exercises that align closely with the real-world physical demands of hunting. We also delve into the importance of mobility for joint health and longevity, critical considerations for every hunter, regardless of their age. Todd, with his own experiences in white-tailed deer hunting in Pennsylvania, underscores the importance of proper training, clean eating, and adequate sleep for preserving physical well-being and maintaining a hunting lifestyle well into one's later years. Learn about the common mobility deficiencies that Todd often notices among people due to sedentary lifestyles, and how flexibility and mobility enhancements can significantly improve a hunter's ability to remain hidden and silent during stalking scenarios. Join us in our light-hearted ending as we discuss the unexpected benefits of marriage – the regimentation and regular sleep schedules that often come with this life stage! Sponsor Links: SAVE 20 % on your next Vortex purchase with promo code: TFC20 - https://bit.ly/2KemVsx SAVE 10% on Trophy Line Tree Saddles gear with PROMO CODE: TFC 10 - https://bit.ly/3nN4aKu Other Sponsor Links: https://lathropandsons.com/ http://www.huntwise.com/ https://www.g5prime.com/

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