Okiaroslinger

I'll second the cardio. No doubt lifting is helpful but cardio time is as important if no more than weight training when especially when getting ready for an elk hunt.

On a side note I have been practicing setting real still in my stand. I do this with several hours of remaining motionless on the couch. My wife says I am really getting the hang of it. Not doing much for my physique though.

peakrut

Im all for you pal on this one for sure. Helps for when the moment of truth comes.

manuman

There is a method of training that combines both cardio and weights. It is commonly called circuit training. I play soccer, and I am also getting older--51 now. I have maintained my playing time by using this method. You use weights in semi-moderate levels, based on what you are capable of. I, for example, do shoulder presses--3 sets of 8 with 40 lbs dumbbells, get on one of those mini trampolines and run for 60 seconds, with no rest between sets. Then I do bent over rows with 60 lbs bumbbells, same amount of sets and go immdediately to the trampoline.Then I do abs, 3 sets of 15 reps, go to leg extensions on a machine, 3 sets of 15 reps(200), leg presses( 355), same amount of sets, then bench press, 3 sets of 8(170), and flys, 3 sets of 8(60), and end with tricep extensions(60), and bicep curls(40), all with the same 60 seconds of running on the trampoline in between with no rest--well virtually no rest--maybe 15 seconds or so. Off days I walk and stretch.I shoot a 80 lbs Tribute set at 74 lbs, and I have no trouble pulling slowly and with control. Many times I shoot immediately after training, to replicate the 'buck ever' that I usually experience when drawing on an animal. I would emphasis that it is good to do this for bow season, but better to adopt it as a life style change. The benefits are worth it.