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Exercises for Physical ConditioningPhysical conditioning is important when preparing to hike the Appalachian Trail. Most of us do not think about the physical fitness required to prepare for an easy 6-mile hike. There are two major differences:The weight of your loaded backpack on your back. The longer your multi-day hikes are, the more you will benefit from trail conditioning.You can hike for days with the pack strapped to your back. No way to replicate the condition required to carry the heavy pack for 10-20 mile days day after day. I learned the hard way that no condition was achieved when…