Ep. 475: Train Slow to Hunt Until You’re 80: Zone 1 & 2 Conditioning with Todd Bumgardner

East Meets West Hunt

Beau Martonik

Sports, Wilderness

4.9 • 796 Ratings

🗓️ 27 January 2026

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Beau Martonik teams up with Todd Bumgardner from Pack Mule Training Co. for a winter ruck as they discuss effective training methods for hunting. Todd has been a strength and conditioning coach for the last 19 years and spent 8 years as a human performance coach for a Tier 1 tactical unit. They explore aerobic threshold testing and the importance of low-intensity workouts for building endurance and mental resilience. Their conversation touches on applying training in outdoor settings and the role of proper nutrition in maintaining energy levels. They emphasize the importance of consistency in off-season fitness and the role of ongoing commitment in achieving success, reflecting on the significant impact Todd's coaching has had on Beau’s confidence and field abilities. Resources: Follow Pack Mule Training Co on IG Follow Todd on IG Pack Mule Training Co website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eastmeetswesthunt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠East Meets West Outdoors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: Beau Martonik - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Influencer Page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Your results aren't yours to keep. Like you have to keep earning them. And that's one of the things where, you know, we talk about one of our principles is, is year-round progressive training. So if you're not doing something year-round, like it doesn't have, you don't have to be a maniac. But training year-round is what allows you to keep and keep building the fitness that you need for hunting.
0:23.6	I was like, well, if I throw a mic on, then I can help others in the way that these people have all helped me.
0:29.6	Born in the heart of the Pennsylvania Deer Camp, with the help of experts, friends, and local legends, we bring you valuable knowledge
0:40.7	and powerful stories for your hunting adventures. Welcome to the East Meets West Hunt
0:48.0	podcast with your host, Bo Martonic.
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1:24.7	and it's been earned through real-world use, not height.
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1:54.6	One piece of gear I never leave behind no matter of the season is a good pair of binoculars.
1:59.6	Over the last eight seasons, I have tended to
2:02.1	reach for the Maven B3, 8x30s more than any other glass. They're lightweight, compact, and
2:08.2	perfect for covering ground during shed season, spring turkey hunts or deer hunts. The 8xification
2:14.1	gives you a wide field of view and plenty of depth of field, making them easy to
2:18.4	glass timber, edges, and open country without fighting shaky glass. Even with the smaller size,
2:24.2	the clarity and brightness are impressive. Like all Maven optics, the B3s are built tough,
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