Uphill Athlete’s RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) 8 Week Beginner Mountain Fitness Plan is perfect for aspiring mountaineers who are preparing for easier 4,000-meter or 14,000-foot peaks.
This 8 Week Beginner Mountaineering Training Plan is the perfect preparation for a 1-3 day mountaineering objective. These types of objectives include peaks such as Mt. Baker or Colorado 14ers. Mt. Rainier or Mont Blanc aspirants should jump up to the 12-week or, better yet, our 16-week mountaineering training plan.
All the aerobic workouts in the training plan are built to be uploaded to your smartwatch. This specific training plan is for those who do not wish to depend on using a heart rate monitor. This plan is based on the RPE Scale or Rate of Perceived Exertion.
This plan is based on your RPE, or Rate of Perceived Exertion. Workout intensities are guided by how hard you are working based on your perception of effort (how hard the workout feels to you) rather than by heart rate. This is an adaption of the original plan for those who want to learn to calibrate their effort levels in their workouts. It's also a great option for those who don't have a smartwatch or prefer not to train using technology. For the heart rate-based version of this plan, click here.
Whether you use an RPE-based or heart rate-based training plan, we recommend that you use a chest-strap heart rate monitor and GPS watch to log all your training.
The workouts are designed to be hikes or walks but can be executed as slower runs by more trained individuals. These are complimented with proven mountaineering specific strength workouts.
Key Points:
-Our most beginner-friendly mountaineering training plan
-Structured plan with easy-to-follow instructions
-Uniquely designed for 14,000'/4000m mountaineering objectives
-Buy it once, own it forever
-Launching point for bigger adventures
-Structured workouts available on your GPS device
-RPE rated scale included in training plan
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Happy Training,
The Uphill Athlete Team
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