
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 | 97 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WildernessSports | |||

I'm on the road and doing a QnA podcast series from the truck. During this episode, I answer two questions:
1. Do you need a dedicated stretch day to fix tight hips caused by rucking?
2. What's the biggest thing about nutrition I've changed my mind... more
It's late offseason time, folks. This episode outlines the most important aspects of training hunters need to do in April to set themselves up for success in the summer.
Free Hunting Fitness Assessment: The Hunter's Field Test
You're Fine. You're J... more
Muscular endurance is the most misunderstood aspect of training for hunting.
In this episode, you'll get the science of muscular endurance, as well as practical training methods, tactics, and exercises to improve your muscular endurance for mountain... more
I chat with Tristan Corbett, a life-long New Zealand hunter, and creator of HuntMateNZ, an app loaded with education, guidance, and hunting maps that point hunters in the right direction to find the game they're after.
Tristan tells his story of gro... 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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1. East Meets West Hunt
2. Gritty Podcast
3. The Hunt Backcountry Podcast
4. Pursuit With Cliff - Cliff Gray
5. Eastmans' Elevated
Train Smarter Hunt Longer launched 6 years ago and published 97 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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