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Athlete performing a WLD Walk — a weighted vest endurance session focused on steady-state movement, heart rate control, and mental clarity.

"WLD HIKE"

Please warm up accordingly.

Vest On Standard Weights — Baseline: 20/14 lbs, Plus 1: 30/20 lbs, Plus 2: 40/30 lbs

You can, of course, choose to go vest-free for a super challenging bodyweight-only workout.

Choose your modality:

    • Concept2 BikeErg
    • Outdoor Run or Treadmill
    • Weighted Walk (recommended)
  • Baseline Goal:
    • 20 minutes of continuous easy movement
    • Stay in Zone 2 heart rate (60–70% max HR)
    • Vest On for bike or walk if comfortable
  • PLUS 1 Goal:
    • Weighted Walk: 45 minutes total
    • Preferably outdoors with mild elevation changes
    • Heart Rate Zone Targets:
      • 25 min in Zone 2 (60–70%)
      • 10 min in Zone 3 (70–80%) — uphill effort
      • 10 min back in Zone 2 for cooldown
    • Track distance or elevation gain if possible
  • PLUS 2 Goal:
    • Weighted Walk: 60 minutes total
    • Choose a route with sustained hills or elevation gain
    • Heart Rate Zone Targets:
      • 30 min in Zone 2
      • 15 min in Zone 3 (pushed uphill)
      • 15 min back in Zone 2 for controlled finish
    • Weighted Vest Walk goal: 4–6 km with elevation or stairs

Post your level, distance covered, elevation & recovery score in the comments.

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