So as some of you may have seen in other threads I have basically not been out as much as I would have liked to have been the last year and I have managed to gain a considerable amount of weight and lose basically all of my hill fitness.
I still have the mental grit to get to the top of a hill but it takes a frustratingly long time now and I have to say its less than fun wheezing my way up and holding up those who are with me.
So my question to the walk highlands hive brain is; what is the best way to gain back my hill fitness? Are there any specific exercises I could do at home or in the gym to help me with ascents?
My thinking so far is:
1. Lose the extra winter (and uni stress
) lbs - going to a weight loss group for that as being held accountable seems to work for me
2. Start walking the dogs on a regular route and time it and try to beat my times
Please any advice is welcome. I am annoyed at myself that I let my hill fitness go as it really impacts on the thing that I love to do the most - walking in the hills!