MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab

MTNTOUGH's Hunting Fitness Tips To Survive The Holiday Season The Montana-based MTNTOUGH fitness program gives us tips and tricks to stay hunting fit during the holiday season.

“Thanks MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab for getting my ass in shape this year. Can’t wait to hammer out the off season and hunt even harder next year.”
- MTNTOUGH App User Zach H.
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We are thrilled to announce the incredible success of the 2025 TOUGH SHEEP Workout! With 500 participants, we raised $50,000 for wild sheep conservation and donated the full amount to the Wild Sheep Foundation. Plus, one lucky finisher won a Dall sheep hunt in the Mackenzie Mountains!

“I had the most rewarding dall sheep hunt (my first) I could have imagined. I dropped 15lbs…I was physically and mentally ready for the adventure (didn’t know for sure until I was in it). Filled the tag on day 9…50+ miles in some of the most amazing terrain I’ve put my eyes on.”
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“I’m a desk jockey who got a little comfortable. Thank you MTNTOUGH for helping me experience an unforgettable trip. Keep up the great work!”
-MTNTOUGH App User Trevor D
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We trained Randy Newberg, Hunter for his Dream Sheep Hunt; here’s his review of MTNTOUGH. See how MTNTOUGH made the difference in his ability to get the shot.

Randy's Thoughts on MTNTOUGH Fitness Randy provides his personal review of the MTN Tough fitness program, designed specifically for outdoor athletes, hunters, and mountain enthusiasts.If you've ...

Discover the inspiring journey of Dustin Diefenderfer, from training athletes in a local park to leading MTNTOUGH. via Hook & Barrel Magazine

MTNTOUGH Man Dustin Diefenderfer Discover the inspiring journey of Dustin Diefenderfer, from training athletes in a local park to leading MTNTOUGH.

We teamed up with Wyatt Ewing, CEO of , to bring you 4 Cold Plunge Protocols. This series is designed for all levels—whether you’re starting with a cold shower, using a bathtub, or taking the plunge with an Ice Barrel.
😴Sleep Optimization: Learn how to use cold plunges to enhance sleep quality and recovery.
😬Anxiety Reduction: Dive into techniques that help reduce stress and combat anxiety.
😤 Grit Building: Push your limits with a cold plunge designed to build mental toughness.
💪 Muscle Recovery: Speed up post-workout recovery and reduce inflammation with targeted cold therapy.
📲Now live in the MTNTOUGH App

“I was going to absolutely exhaust everything I had physically and mentally going back into this rugged and dangerous terrain, also it’s the last year for over the counter tags and I knew I was in the right place spiritually. Watching the beautiful sunrises, sunsets, and stars at night it was easy to talk to God. I awed at his artwork, asked him to keep my girls safe as well as Sam and I, and also to give me the mental clarity to have a quick/clean harvest if the opportunity arose. Well he did all of that to a T, last day it all came together with a 40 yard shot and basically instant harvest on a huge 6x6. 22 hours, 13+miles, 3500+and- elevation changes of a pack out, and I am a new man mentally, physically, and spiritually. The bar has been raised for all facets of my life going forward and I know I can do all things if I have those 3 in order and I’ll be the example my daughter needs and deserves is this world.”
- MTNTOUGH App User Chris M
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“I’ve been doing MTNTOUGH workouts for almost 3 years now, on and off depending on the season and my schedule. I’m 54 and this spring when I saw the Preseason Prep 50+ and it was as if you guys had been reading my mind.”
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“I had been planning an Alaska Brooks Range drop camp caribou hunt with my 13 yr old son and hunting partner for almost 3 years. The Preseason Prep 50+ program was outstanding and exactly what I needed. And I really enjoyed following along with Randy and Kris.”
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“Sarah and Nick you are excellent coaches who always seem to know what to say at the right time during the workouts. It was a major challenge and took me a little longer to complete but I’ve never felt better! I got it done the week before we departed for Alaska. My lower back issues have almost completely gone away and my overall strength and confidence to carry a load in the mountains increased significantly over what I’ve been able to do in the past. I mixed in some hiking and mountain biking trying to keep up with my son who is on the local xc mtn bike team.”
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“In short I’ve never felt better going into a hunting trip. Watching Kris and Randy do the workouts was great. And I had the ability to hit the pause button when I needed to. They didn’t! LOL. You guys are studs!”
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-Online MTNTOUGH’er Marshall H.
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Bullfighters are the unsung heroes of the rodeo world. Like a firefighter running into a burning building, they put their life on the line to protect others. This short film follows Montana's Koby Ruff as he chases his dream of becoming a professional bullfighter.

Protectors: The Bullfighter | A MTNTOUGH Original Bullfighters are the unsung heroes of the rodeo world. Like a firefighter running into a burning building, they put their life on the line to protect others...

“I’m a 47 year old late onset hunter from BC Canada. There are no hunters in my family, but i’ve always dreamed of doing it. And as you can imagine the barrier to entry gets tougher and tougher as we age. I finally had time in my life to pursue Hunting and make my dream a goal. I started your MGD Bulletproof program in March; it happened to coincide with an LEH lottery mountain goat hunt i insanely put my name in for and actually drew… it was time to get real!”
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“On September 13th at 12:07 pm at 8530 feet high, from 480 yards i harvested a beautiful Billy. I could never have made it happen without your spectacular program. From the grueling hike in to the extremely grueling hike out your workouts made me bulletproof. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me make a lifelong dream come true.”
-MTNTOUGH’er Sasha P.
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“Huge thank you to all the people at MTNTOUGH. From MGD’s, 3030s, Gym Foundation and Pre Season Prep 2.0… it sure did make the mountains much easier to overcome. Thank you!”
~MTNTOUGH+ App User Ryan S.
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“Getting a chance to harvest this bull was amazing and a
Blessing. I loved that when I’m hunting solo I can focus on
hauling one load out myself and then getting my growing
boys to help me get the rest out in the next trip. I never
once questioned if I was up to the challenge of the 15+ mile
day with half of it being 90lb loads. If I tried to pack that
much weight that far before MTNTOUGH I wouldn’t have
believed I could do it and if I did by some miracle… I would
have been very, very sore and much more likely to get hurt.
I really wasn’t sore the day after. I can’t say the same for
many of my tough workouts between Weight Vest workouts
, MGD’s, HP 20 and others. Thanks Coaches! I take back
at least a few of the rude things I’ve grunted at you over the
years.”
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“I did make my boys pack pants in their packs and they
trudged along but each carried a quarter (one front and one
rear)I offered to debone for them but stubborn runs in the
family. I love my Exo K4 pack more every time I use it.
Youngest son might be due for a pack more ready for elk
quarters. Good luck to everyone still chasing …. Be ready at all times!”
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~Mickey M.
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“Big ol’ thanks to MTNTOUGH. I’ve been a crossfitter since ‘09. Owned a gym for 5 of those years. I was getting bored and tired of being “”injured”” all the time. So after some research I switched to MTNTOUGH late spring of this year. I pushed through the Full Gym Foundation and then rolled into Pre Season Prep. The change has been amazing. My ability to cover broken terrain has never been better. On a recent hunt I packed out two deer. One for a friend and the second was mine. Both 1.5 milers in hill country. This programming is sneaky but very very effective if you, me, I put in the time and work. At 55 years old (with one partial knee replacement) I feel this programming along with my diet will keep me in the hills and on the mountains into my 70’s or beyond. Don’t stop programming. Please.”
- Online MTNTOUGH’er Glenn Adcock
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