
Hunters fail in the mountains because they train for optics instead of outcomes. The Train Smarter Hunt Longer Podcast puts the kibosh to that. Here, we rebuild the way hunters think about fitness: less ego, more consistency, and training that matches the real demands of the backcountry. Hosted by Todd Bumgardner, this show blends science and experience to give you the honest training info you nee... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 102 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WildernessSports | |||

The hunting preseason has started, and it's a confusing time for a lot of hunters. It's often panic time because hunters feel like they're playing catch up, and it causes them to make some poor training decisions. We'll help you avoid those with this... more
JM Prewitt is a family man, the founder and CEO of Cohesion Co, and a hunter. He's also a good friend and Packmule Apex client. We sat down in his trophy room to tell hunting stories and talk a little bit about hunting's gray areas and what we think ... more
Hunters often walk themselves into hip, knee, and back pain. This episode covers simple ways to keep that from happening.
I've been checking out the forums, and a lot of hunters ask about how much weight to ruck with and how to combine ruck training with strength training and other conditioning.
So, I answer those questions in this episode. I also lay out how to progr... more
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I’m glad I found this podcast through East Meets West Hunt. Been very good, informative and easy to follow along.
My only request would be some more content for “old“ people. I know the target audience is mid 20s to mid 40s. , But there are a lot of us 50 and up that are still staying in shape for hunting.
Just found this podcast so far it has been factual, and very informative ground level easy to comprehend. Great conversation great info
Todd can actually tell you - in plain english - what is happening at the cellular level in your body throughout your training and your hunt. He’s so knowledgeable and is who I believe to be the most trusted source in backcountry training- for any hobby.
If you love working out and hunting this podcast is for you
You won’t be disappointed by Todd and his guests. You are going to hear great stories that will carry priceless information about physical training and hunting skills that will save you time, money, and heartbreak in the field.
Start listening now.
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This show targets backcountry hunters seeking durable, evidence-based training that translates to real-world mountain performance. Episodes emphasize structured, data-informed programming, emphasis on durability, injury prevention, and sustainable progress across the hunting season. A standout is the practical focus on testing, mobility, and balance between strength, endurance, and load carrying, with guests and solo episodes highlighting field-ready strategies and gear-informed insights. The tone blends science with hands-on coaching, making it useful for serious hunters and fitness-minded listeners who want tangible outcomes over ego-driven routines.
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Train Smarter Hunt Longer launched 6 years ago and published 102 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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