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How to Prepare for Trek – Exercises for Trekking!

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Along with all the preparation, you need exercises for trekking to train your body for that long-awaited trek, without which you will end up crying, sobbing and exhausted on the trail!

Consider the scenario: You have just registered for a trek, but now you are lost on how to prepare for it. Plus, you have been dormant for the past few months. And planning for a trek translates to more laziness. 

But also, above all, you don’t want to haul yourself to the top, out of breath, asking for a friend’s shoulder and water to give you relief. 

I get you. A trek can be exhausting, but if you are prepared for it, you enjoy the breathtaking views, radiate positive vibes and soak everything that is not easy to find.


Here is a well-charted plan for one month before your trek.

An easy trek is not that easy. 

Easy Trek Plan – Plan the Unplanned PTU

Roll as if you were made for it!

Medium Trek Plan - Plan the Unplanned PTU
Medium Trek Plan – Plan the Unplanned PTU

Fasten Up your seatbelts

Difficult Trek Plan - Plan the Unplanned PTU
Difficult Trek Plan – Plan the Unplanned PTU

Cardio

Cardio raves up heart rate, as a result of which our body starts utilizing stored glucose, i.e., glycogen; hence, giving the body energy to perform more tasks at hand. 


Note – Only doing cardio for hours and hours will release the glucose and the fat from your system; after that, it will weaken muscles. Hence, we should mix cardio with strength training. 

Strength Training 

It helps to build your muscles fibres in bulk. Strength training helps in toning muscles and improving core strength. As a result, muscle power improves.

Mental Endurance

On a trek, maintaining harmony is necessary. If height scares you and walking long distances make your legs shiver, practice breathing exercises and meditation. These will significantly help you in controlling your senses. 

Moreover, the most common problems during a trek: Ankle Rolling and Ankle Sprain. Both of these can be prevented by practising balancing exercises. 

Now that you know about it, hit the floor and get ready for the spiciest experience. These exercises ensure your all-around fitness.

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About the author

I am Supriya, a writer by passion and I have been following up with it from the past 12 years. Stamped initially as a Software Engineer, I switched to ‘All Things Travel’. I travel to find coherence in life and love stories. Admittingly craving local food, meandering through the alleys, and treasuring talks with elderlies, I prefer backpacking to connect with the roots of a place. Bylines include Tripoto, Plan the Unplanned, Women’s Web and Rough Guides. Know her better: supriyasahu.com
4 Responses
  1. Akshay

    Thanks for sharing such an informative guide on trekking exercises! I found the breakdown of easy, moderate, and difficult exercises really helpful. Strengthening our bodies before a trek is so important, and your suggestions provide a comprehensive range suitable for different fitness levels.

    The step-by-step instructions and illustrations you provided make it easier to understand and follow along, which is fantastic for beginners like me. I’ll definitely be incorporating some of these exercises into my fitness regimen before my next trek!

    Thanks again for the valuable tips and insights.

  2. krswellnessclub

    Daily exercise is one of the finest things you can accomplish for your fit body. In fact, you’ll start to observe and experience the advantages of daily free workout plans on your body and health efficiently. However, taking exercise only under expert guidance into your daily schedule takes a lot of willpower, and dwelling on it needs control in the long term.

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