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<![CDATA[Get Lost Outdoors - Wellness]]>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:08:54 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[SOHO Saunas at Soldier Hollow]]>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:44:50 GMThttps://www.get-lost-outdoors.com/wellness/soho-saunas-at-soldier-hollow

SOHO Saunas at Soldier Hollow

Nick and I did a much needed recovery day at SOHO Saunas located at Soldier Hollow in Midway, UT.

This was our first time doing a sauna/cold plunge/hot mineral bath experience and boy am I obsessed now. Our session was 2 hours shared with other people but it was well spaced out where you never felt crowded which was great. You could enjoy each element to its full extent and feel so relaxed. We felt that the price for the 2 hour session was really reasonable too!

The owner was so kind and knowledgeable and we appreciated everything he had to offer and tell us about this experience. He shared with us that this type of relaxation is very popular in Japan so he wanted to bring that here to the states. And what better place to do it but in Utah!

The sauna views are amazing with the xc ski course at soldier hollow, the mountain views, plus downtown views of Midway and Heber in the distance.

We absolutely loved coming to this place and I really wish it was closer to where we lived because honestly I’d be there every week if I could! So if you’re looking for a great way to recover head over to Soldier hollow and check out SoHo Sauna to get your r and r in! Xoxo Kimmy

p.s. These guys have only been open for 1 month so go support them because we want them here for the long haul!

Website to book: www.sohosaunas.com/

]]><![CDATA[Let's Get Ready for Ski Season!]]>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:23:01 GMThttps://www.get-lost-outdoors.com/wellness/september-23rd-2024

Let's Get Ready For Ski Season

Listed below are some great exercises to start incorporating into your fitness routine now before you hit the slopes! These exercises will help strengthen your legs, core, and balance to get you prepped and ready to ski again. I would recommend doing these exercises at least 2x a week and then you can progress over the weeks by doing more reps and more weight to the exercises. Please consult with your doctor before hand to make sure you are able to move forward with these moves especially if you have any underlying health conditions. Thus, let's start doing these exercises to help prevent injury and help keep us strong all winter long!

Do each of these exercises without weights first and then over the next few weeks you can add weights and or more repetitions. I would start with 2x10-15 reps for each exercise, and for the planks you can start at 30 seconds. You can then increase 10-20% more each week then.

1. Squats
2. Side Lunges
3. Single Leg Dead Lifts
4. Speed Skaters
5. Plank
6. Side Plank
7. Glute Bridges
8. Squat Jumps
9. Hip Openers to the Side
10. Leg Raises to the Side

Happy Skiing Y'all!

]]><![CDATA[Cross Training for Hiking]]>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:17:08 GMThttps://www.get-lost-outdoors.com/wellness/cross-training-for-hiking

Cross Training for Hiking

Cross-training for hiking involves incorporating exercises that target the muscles and movements used during hiking, while also improving overall fitness and preventing injury. Here are some cross-training activities beneficial for hiking:

Strength training: Focus on exercises that target the legs, core, and upper body. Include squats, lunges, deadlifts, calf raises, planks, push-ups, and rows to build strength and stability.
Cardiovascular exercise: Incorporate aerobic activities such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, or using the elliptical machine to improve cardiovascular endurance.
Stair climbing: Mimic the uphill terrain of hiking by climbing stairs or using a stair climber machine. This helps strengthen the legs and build endurance.
Balance and stability training: Practice balance exercises like single-leg squats, Bosu ball exercises, or standing on one foot to improve stability and prevent falls on uneven terrain.
Flexibility and mobility: Include stretching and mobility exercises to improve flexibility and range of motion in the hips, hamstrings, calves, and shoulders. Yoga or Pilates can be excellent for improving flexibility and core strength.
Hiking simulations: When possible, incorporate activities that simulate hiking conditions, such as walking or running on hilly terrain, carrying a weighted backpack, or using a stair climber with added resistance.
Rest and recovery: Don't forget the importance of rest and recovery in your training regimen. Allow your muscles time to recover between workouts to prevent overuse injuries.

By incorporating a variety of cross-training activities, you can improve your overall fitness, strength, and endurance, which will enhance your hiking performance and enjoyment on the trails. Happy Hiking y'all!

]]><![CDATA[My Favorite Snacks to Bring on a Hike]]>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:48:20 GMThttps://www.get-lost-outdoors.com/wellness/my-favorite-snacks-to-bring-on-a-hike

My Favorite Snacks to Bring on a Hike

Staying fueled throughout your hike is essential to stay energized and focused. No matter what kind of hike I am doing, big or small, I always bring something in my pack just in case I need the extra fuel. Depending on your terrain, you will want to pack certain snack items over others because of hot, mild, or cold temperatures. My list below is some of my favorite go to snacks that help me feel great to hike longer and further!

Hot Temperature Snacks: You want to bring snacks that will not melt!

Nuts
Seeds
Trail mix (without chocolate)
Dried fruit
Energy balls (without chocolate)
Nut butter
Granola bars (without chocolate)
Beef jerky
Energy gels
Chex mix
Crackers

Mild Temperature Snacks:

All of the above
Gummy bears
Fruit snacks
Chocolate
Beef sticks
Cheese cubes
Fresh fruit
"Nut" Sandwiches

Cold Temperature Snacks: You want to bring snacks that won't get too hard and keep you warm!

Energy balls
Soft Granola bars
Beef sticks
Cheese cubes
Trail mix
Nuts
Seeds
Dried fruit
Nut butters
Energy gels
Chocolate
Chex Mix
Thermos filled with tea, coffee, hot cocoa, or soup
Oatmeal packets
"Nut" Sandwiches- Peanut butter sandwiches, Almond butter sandwiches, Cashew butter Sandwiches, etc.

(These are my favorite choices, but I know there is a lot more out there that you can bring!)

Over time, you will find what you like best and what works best on your digestion too. You definitely don't want to have stomach distress while hiking. Try to find a snack that works with your gut so you can feel good throughout the hike. Having a good combination of protein and carbs is going to keep you energized and keep your blood sugars stable so you don't crash. You will want to fuel up every hour or 2 hours depending on how big of a meal you had before the hike and how strenuous the hike is. This will help make your hiking adventures more enjoyable and fun! Happy hiking y'all!

]]><![CDATA[5 Basic Leg Exercises to Build Strength]]>Fri, 26 May 2023 14:12:53 GMThttps://www.get-lost-outdoors.com/wellness/5-basic-leg-exercises-to-build-strength

5 Basic Leg Exercises to Build Strength

Having strong legs are essential for completing short or long hikes. They will help you conquer the trails and allow you to have a fun time. It will also help you with your endurance so you can tackle more challenging hikes with higher elevation and longer distance. Add these 5 leg exercises to your weekly routine at least 2 times a week. Don't be afraid to add more weight to these exercises over time.
Complete each movement 3x10-15 reps to start and when the weight gets hard you can do 3x5-8 reps:

1. Squats with kettlebell, barbell, or free weights: Squats build your quads, hamstrings, and glute muscles in your leg

2. Deadlifts with kettlebell, barbell, or free weights: Deadlifts build your hamstrings, glutes, back, core, and trapezius muscles

3. Calf raises with kettlebell, barbell, or free weights: Calf raises build your calf muscle

4. Lunges with kettlebell, barbell, or free weights: Lunges build your glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calf muscles

5. Leg Raises with ankle weights: Leg raises build your core, hip flexors, lower back, and hamstring muscles

*Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise routine to make sure you are safe to start*

]]><![CDATA[My Favorite Static Stretches After Hiking]]>Fri, 12 May 2023 19:35:05 GMThttps://www.get-lost-outdoors.com/wellness/my-favorite-static-stretches-after-hiking

My Favorite Static Stretches After Hiking

Just like warming up, cooling down after a hike is just as important for recovery, injury prevention, and relieving muscle tightness. Doing static stretches to release tight muscles will be your best option. Slow down and stretch out your body head to toe so that you can recover quickly and be ready for that next hike. There are other ways to recover from a hike, and I will go into those options later. These are some of my favorite stretches that you can incorporate into your post hiking routine.

Hold these stretches for 30 seconds to a 1 minute each. You will want to complete these on a matt or a cushioned surface. They will stretch out your quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, hips, hips flexors, and back! Feel free to add any others that you like too!

Quad Stretch

Hamstring Stretch

Butterfly Stretch

Figure 4 Stretch

Seated Torso Twist Stretch

Pigeon Stretch

Calf Stretch

Hip Flexor Stretch

Forward Fold Stretch

*Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise routine to make sure you are safe to start*

]]><![CDATA[10 Best Dynamic Stretches Before Hiking]]>Thu, 11 May 2023 19:53:24 GMThttps://www.get-lost-outdoors.com/wellness/10-best-dynamic-stretches-before-hiking

10 Best Dynamic Stretches Before Hiking

Warming up is essential to do before a hike to prevent injury, improve your range of motion, aid recovery, and prepare your body for the long miles ahead. Dynamic stretches that get your heart pumping and blood flowing are going to be your best option. This will increase circulation throughout your body, so your muscles and joints work more efficiently. Add these movements to your hiking routine and you will see how great you feel during your hike. Here are my top warm up movements that you can do before your hike!

Complete each movement for 1 minute. These movements will stretch out your hips, hip flexors, quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves, ankles, back, neck, and core.

1. Leg Swings Front to Back- 30 seconds on the right side, and 30 seconds on the left side

2. Leg Swings Side to Side- 30 seconds on the right side, and 30 seconds on the left side

3. Hip Openers

4. High Knee Walks

5. Cross Walks

6. Torso Twists

7. Rag Doll

8. Ankle Circles

9. Shoulder Rolls

10. Neck Rolls

*Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise routine to make sure you are safe to start*

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