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Alicia Filley, PT, MS

Alicia Filley, PT, MS

Great Expectations — How to Ensure Hiking Training Success

I coach a lot of hikers and the path to prime hiking fitness is pretty predictable. I call the first phase of fitness Great Expectations…

Jan 1, 2022

Great Expectations — How to Ensure Hiking Training Success

Jan 1, 2022

Alicia Filley, PT, MS

How to be a Healthy Hiker

Being a healthy hiker means you take care of yourself. If you’re a woman over 40, you’ve probably fallen behind on self-care. No, I’m not…

Dec 16, 2021

How to be a Healthy Hiker

Dec 16, 2021

Alicia Filley, PT, MS

Hiking for Weight Loss? Try These 4 Easy Ways to Boost Your Burn on the Trail

As a hiking coach, I get asked frequently if hiking is a good way to lose weight. The answer is a bit more complex than a simple yes or no.

Dec 10, 2021

Hiking for Weight Loss? Try These 4 Easy Ways to Boost Your Burn on the Trail

Dec 10, 2021

Alicia Filley, PT, MS

Consider Training Variables in Your Hiking Workout Plan

I recently spoke with a hiker who was exhausted!

Nov 23, 2021

Consider Training Variables in Your Hiking Workout Plan

Nov 23, 2021

Alicia Filley, PT, MS

3 Strategies for Staying Healthy During the Holidays

The holidays.

Nov 18, 2021

3 Strategies for Staying Healthy During the Holidays

Nov 18, 2021

Alicia Filley, PT, MS

Dizzying Hikes — How to Manage Height Vertigo on the Trail

Some hikers experience dizziness when climbing. Here are the causes of height vertigo, how it can impact your safety hiking, and what to…

Nov 6, 2021

Dizzying Hikes — How to Manage Height Vertigo on the Trail

Nov 6, 2021

Alicia Filley, PT, MS

Hiking is Hard — Your Workout Doesn’t Have to Be!

I talked with a hiker recently who told me their training was leaving them exausted. To train, they were climbing with a 25 pound pack and…

Nov 3, 2021

Hiking is Hard — Your Workout Doesn’t Have to Be!

Nov 3, 2021

Alicia Filley, PT, MS

What Hikers Need to Know About Scrambling

Scrambling isn’t just something you do to eggs. It’s the term used to describe what you do in those areas where you can no longer walk…

Oct 27, 2021

What Hikers Need to Know About Scrambling

Oct 27, 2021

Alicia Filley, PT, MS

Why Day Hikers Might Not Survive in the Wild

A walk in the woods seems so simple. When you’re venturing out for just a few hours, what could go wrong? According to a 2019, lots!

Oct 9, 2021

Why Day Hikers Might Not Survive in the Wild

Oct 9, 2021

Alicia Filley, PT, MS

If Hiking Makes Your Feet Hurt, do These 5 Things for Better Foot Health

I recently got the following question in my inbox: “I love my hiking boots for the first 6 miles, but after that, my feet start to ache…

Oct 7, 2021

If Hiking Makes Your Feet Hurt, do These 5 Things for Better Foot Health

Oct 7, 2021

Alicia Filley, PT, MS

Alicia Filley, PT, MS

Alicia Filley, PT, MS, is the founder of www.thehealthyhiker.com. where she trains women to conquer their dream trail and stop worrying about being left behind.

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