Putting one foot in front of the other may sound like a cinch, but hikers know that walking trails requires more than just toned quadriceps and glutes. It also requires balance and coordination. These assets not only help hikers tick off miles, cross streams, and hop between boulders, they also stave off injury by stabilizing joints and preventing falls... Read this article written by Kate Siber published in the March/April, 2011 issue of AMC Outdoors.

100 Brilliant Companies: Entrepreneur's annual look at the brightest ideas, the hottest industries and the most insightful innovators. Fit for Trips is listed as one of ten game-changers in the health space. Read more in the June, 2011 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine.

You know you need to step up your training before your next big trip, but you're not exactly sure how? You're not alone. Fortunately, a growing number of trainers have answers. Marcus Shapiro, an Atlanta trainer, founded Fit for Trips in 2009 and now works with outfitters like Abercrombie & Kent to design training plans specifically for adventures... This article is written by Kate Siber and published in the March, 2011 issue of Outside Magazine.