Thread: Here for a good time and (hopefully) a long time.

Not sure if this is the best place in the forum (and hopefully not a repeat), however I was hoping to start a conversation around ways to maintain the body for climbing hills as long as possible.

As I'm now moving through the fourth decade of life, I'm finding that the big walks are starting to take more of a toll. Recoveries are longer, energy is a bit lower, and there definitely a growing sense that the vitality of youth isn't indefinite. Like many, I've heard all the stories of old hunters having wrecked backs/knees/hips, which is something I'd like to avoid if possible.

I imagine that keeping a base level of fitness goes a long way, but was wondering if there were any particular practices that have helped others stay in good shape/avoid injuries as the years wear on?