Once I made the decision to travel the world, one of the first things I did was join a gym. For me, the pros definitely weighed out the cons. In terms of physical strength, I was pathetic. At 5’1” and under 100 lbs, I had zero strength and lugging a backpack around the world was a serious concern of mine. Whenever I had to stack shelves at work, I’d have to carry things one by one because carrying everything in bulk would cause me to drop it all, which has happened on more than one occasion! Exercise is great for releasing endorphins and boosting your immune system, so there are even more reasons to get ready for backpacking. In this article, I’ll talk about the best machines to use at a gym, and then discuss exercises you can do at home if you don’t have a membership. I may look confident, but I’m incredibly nervous about carrying this around the world! Table of Contents The Treadmill The Leg Press The Lat Pull Down The Chest Press One-Leg S...