fitness
03/11/2019
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By Mary Miller
Survival strength: Here’s why every prepper needs to be physically fit before SHTF
An often neglected aspect of prepping is physical fitness. It is crucial for improving your chances of survival when SHTF. Even if it weren’t, taking good care of your body can improve your overall quality of life. In a survival scenario, being physically active can allow you to better engage in manual labor when the […]
02/03/2019
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By Mary Miller
Why physical fitness is crucial for survival (and why all preppers need to take good care of their bodies)
Many preppers often underestimate the importance of physical fitness when SHTF. You can learn all there is to know about self-defense techniques or bugging out, but if you can’t defend yourself in an actual fight or even carry your bug out bag for several miles, then all your accumulated knowledge will have been for nothing. In […]
09/11/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Physical preparedness is a way of life: Regular physical labor improves your health and chances of survival
Two people walk in a bar; one fit and the other rotund. The slim individual gestures to his friend and says, “man, you really need to get in shape.” Offended, the big-boned friend retorts, “this is the only shape I come in.” Sometimes that joke ends with the fat one saying, “I am in shape! […]
01/28/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Practice makes perfect: Choose to live like a survivalist before it becomes a necessity
Living the survivalist lifestyle is a big decision. Choosing to live off the grid entails making big changes, ranging from growing your own food to finding your own water source to downsizing your home for maximum efficiency. It isn’t easy by any means. But with those big changes come even bigger benefits. Becoming a survivalist […]
12/05/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Walk the extra mile: 7 best camp shoes to take care of your feet
If you’re new to camping and hiking, there are a lot of things to take note of such as getting the proper gear and preparing yourself mentally and physically for the hike. You’re even going to need a pair of comfortable camping shoes to keep your feet in good shape. Before you buy your camp […]
10/29/2017
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By JD Heyes
Preppers, staying fit to fight in cold weather is a challenge – but you must do it
Fall is here and winter isn’t far behind. Training to be fit to fight in case stuff hits the fan is a bigger challenge in cold weather than it is in hot weather, that’s just a physiological fact, so you need to be prepared to do so safely, so that you don’t injure yourself and […]
10/20/2017
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By JD Heyes
MAKE TIME to exercise and commit to be fit, especially if you’re a prepper
One of the most common excuses I hear when it comes fitness is that people claim they don’t have time to exercise. They like to claim they’re too busy, and besides, there isn’t enough time in the day to squeeze in 45 minutes at a gym or at home. Another excuse I often hear is […]
08/16/2017
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By JD Heyes
There is a storm of civil unrest coming and you need to be fit to fight … Here’s how to prepare
By now you’ve probably heard about the violence in Charlottesville, Va., involving supporters of keeping a Confederate monument to Gen. Robert E. Lee in place and those who want to see it removed from a public park. While the social commentators and political scientists figure out which side is most to blame — the “Left” […]
04/18/2017
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By JD Heyes
Fitter, healthier people have a better chance to survive an apocalypse
In normal times, a lot of people who exercise regularly tend to do so in order to maintain a certain physique, especially as they age. They don’t mind being in better shape overall, but much of their workout routine is aimed at improving the way they look. And in normal times, there’s nothing wrong with […]
02/21/2017
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By Amy Goodrich
You can’t be serious about prepping if you’re not serious about your health
While no one knows what life is going to throw at us, it is safe to say that it won’t hurt to be prepared for an emergency, disaster, or SHTF (S**t Hits The Fan) scenario. According to Back Door Survival, some three million Americans, or 1 percent of the total population, are making detailed plans […]
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