Build stamina and strength in your legs to get your body used to tackling steep terrain while carrying a heavy pack for days on end.

EQUIPMENT:
Weighted pack (30-60 pounds)
Box or Cooler for Step-ups
Treadmill at 15º with incline maxed out

WORKOUT:
* Pack stays on your back for the entire workout

Buy In:
Walk Backwards on Treadmill - 0.2 mi
Throw on your pack and walk .2 miles backwards.

3 Rounds
Walk Forward on Treadmill - 0.1 mi
After your .2 miles of walking backwards, immediately turn around and walk .1 miles forwards.
Step-Ups - 20 (10/10)
Hop off the treadmill and do 10 lateral step-ups on the left and 10 lateral step-ups on the right.

3 Rounds
Walk Forward on Treadmill - 0.1 mi
Walk .1 miles forwards.
Walking Lunges - 4 Minutes
Do four minutes of walking lunges, shoot for 16-20 lunges per minute

Buy Out:
Walk Backwards on Treadmill - 0.2 mi
Throw on your pack and walk .2 miles backwards.