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Hillfit V 2.0: New Book Review
Following on from Jon's review of Chris Highcock's 'Hillfit' ebook, Nik casts his critical eye over the updated version

10 May 2013

Hillfit: Strength - Book Review
Chris Highcock's easy to follow programme could up your enjoyment of walking through improved strength.

20 January 2012

The How To Go Really Fast Workout
Want to be fast and light on the hill? Nikalas Cook's High Intensity Hill Rep work-out will give you wings...

06 December 2010
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Fit For The Hills Workout
An excercise routine designed to strengthen your hiking powers

26 November 2010
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Stopping is for wimps!
New research shows you can push harder than you think.

25 March 2010
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Have A Healthy Outdoors Christmas!
It doesn't have to be all chocolate, booze and puddin' - here's how to keep things a tad healthy.

24 December 2009

How Much Do I Need To Drink?
It's hot out there, so how do you stave off dehydration and what happens if you don't?

02 June 2009
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Cragging - Does The Indoor Wall Help?
Do the hours spent at the climbing wall translate to an improvement out on the crag?

10 November 2008
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Fig Roll Shortage Hits Outdoors
Budget snack shortage strikes, but what are your alternatives?

22 April 2008
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How To Stay Hydrated On The Hill
Everything you need to know to boost your hill hydration this summer.

02 August 2007
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Hill Fitness Guide!
Go faster, last longer and enjoy the hills more with OM's fitness help.

14 June 2007

Acclimatise Without The Pain
We sent guinea pig Dave Mycroft to try out a revolutionary altitude acclimatisation simulation programme in Manchester - the results could be a major boost for anyone planning a trip to high altitude.

11 May 2006
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Knee, Knee, Knee...
Knee pain? Knights who say 'knee'? The Butcher's Dog fills you in with some basic advice on that troublesome hinge in the middle of your leg...

13 October 2005

Recover When You're Jiggered...
Top tips from the Butcher's Dog on how to speed up your recovery after a hard day out on the hills - a little attention to details will go a long way towards getting you back on your feet as fast as possible.

19 August 2005
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Walk Up HIlls More Easily...
Finding the going hard on uphill sections? The Butcher's Dog has some handy tips to make your hill climbing days easier and more enjoyable and we don't mean taking the chair lift...

17 February 2005
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Slow And Unfit - You May Be Immune To Exercise...
A cracking excuse for being last to the top if ever we heard one, and the bad news is that it's all in your genes, so there's nothing you can do. We blame the parents...

03 December 2004

Hill Nutrition With The Butcher's Dog
The canny canine outlines the dos and don't of what to eat on the hill for maximum performance and minimum suffering and we're not talking Pedigree Chum.

26 October 2004
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Viagra helps climbers rise to the challenge
Researchers in Germany have discovered that Viagra has more than one use...

18 August 2004

Getting Over Illness
Top tips from the canny canine on how you can maximise your recovery from bouts of illness and get out on the hills again without finding yourself back in bed...

10 August 2004
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We Help With Beckham's Blisters...
So, the England football team has blister problems, no worries, here's some handy solutions to sort out those sore footsies...

16 June 2004

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