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I Live In a Van and My Entire Home Gym Fits In a Tiny 10-Liter Camp Box

In the age of hyper-consumerism, let’s do more with less.

Dec 8, 2023

a woman performing resistance band exercises with a pink resistance band outdoors at a campsite

Dec 8, 2023

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12 Things I Learned About Fitness After 12 Months of Vanlife

I’ve lived in a van for more than a year. Here’s what I learned about maintaining and building fitness as a nomad.

6d ago

12 Things I Learned About Fitness After 12 Months of Vanlife

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San Gorgonio Trip Report: A Slow Snow Slog in March 2025

We put in a good effort to summit San Gorgonio, but shoulder season conditions slowed our pace too much to reach the top.

Mar 26

San Gorgonio Trip Report: A Slow Snow Slog in March 2025

Mar 26

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Summiting Mount San Jacinto in the Winter

San Jacinto via Devil’s Slide Trail was a great introduction to extensive snow travel at higher altitudes.

Mar 21

Summiting Mount San Jacinto in the Winter

Mar 21

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Build Muscle Without Lifting Weights? Yes, You Can! Here’s How

Having unlimited access to weights is helpful, but not necessary, for building muscle — to a point.

Mar 11

Build Muscle Without Lifting Weights? Yes, You Can! Here’s How

Mar 11

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Hiking Mesquite Canyon (Cañón Mesquite) in Baja California Sur, Mexico (Full Trip Report)

During the dry season, the canyon held chest-deep water. During the wet season, it’s probably more akin to a swim than a hike (and there…

Feb 27

Hiking Mesquite Canyon (Cañón Mesquite) in Baja California Sur, Mexico (Full Trip Report)

Feb 27

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Climbing Volcán Las Tres Vírgenes in Baja California Sur, Mexico-and DNF-ing

We took a break from the beaches in Baja California Sur to bag a peak. Instead, we found our limits.

Feb 19

Climbing Volcán Las Tres Vírgenes in Baja California Sur, Mexico-and DNF-ing

Feb 19

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What It Really Means to Have Good Mountain Fitness

Training for the mountains isn’t the same as training for traditional sports or general fitness.

Oct 28, 2024

The author sitting on the second saddle to Mount Borah, Idaho (12,662 ft).

Oct 28, 2024

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Becoming a Mountain Athlete: Developing Fitness for Mountain Sports

How to be more resilient and durable in the mountains while maximizing the fun factor — and staying safer.

Oct 10, 2024

Becoming a Mountain Athlete: Developing Fitness for Mountain Sports

Oct 10, 2024

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I’m Never Going to Stop Harping on the Criticalness of Strength Training for Outdoor Recreation

In the wilderness, fitness is survival.

Jan 11, 2024

I’m Never Going to Stop Harping on the Criticalness of Strength Training for Outdoor Recreation

Jan 11, 2024

Amanda Capritto

Amanda Capritto

Founder of Smarter Sweat, where we believe that sweating outdoors is the smarter way to sweat. Fitness expert, writer, outdoor recreationalist.

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