When you hunt big country, make sure you’re prepared to cover a lot of ground. Stamina. That’s what we’re talking about. Build it by running miles.

Backcountry bowhunters — and hunters in general — would benefit from incorporating a CrossFit regimen into their fitness routine.

Long-distance running: Is it a bogus way to get fit or can it make a difference on your next backcountry hunt?

The stair climber, spin bike and treadmill offer an interval combo that preps the legs for bowhunting fitness and endurance.

Bowhunting World Editor Jace Bauserman offers a step-by-step plan to incorporate 5Ks into your workout plan and explains why physical fitness and stamina make for a better bowhunter.