Exercise for trekking and being physically fit makes it easier for you to trek and enjoy the beauty of nature to the fullest. You will not suffer from fatigue or discomfort and it allows you to complete the trek comfortably and without any injuries or problems
Building up your fitness routine before going on a trek is essential. Exercises such as walking, jogging, and cycling, as well as strength training and flexibility exercises, can all contribute to improved trekking.
Stay positive and stay focused – Confidence is the most important mental attribute a trekker needs.
Consistent and balanced yoga practice makes your body even stronger and your mind stable.
Pranayama daily improves the quality of breath, increases lung capacity, reduces stress, and strengthens mental capacity
Surya Namaskar helps you provide a full-body workout and enhance cardiovascular endurance.
Cardiovascular increases your energy and stamina which helps you to trek easily
Before going for a trek walk 5-6 km
Try to complete 5km in approximately 40 minutes
Running twice a week for 30mins
For moderate to difficult treks like the Kashmir Great Lakes, you can run for 60 minutes
Cycling a minimum of twice a week may also help you improve Cardiovascular fitness
Swimming helps you increase your recovery rate after a tough week of workouts.
You can climb at least 50-60 stairs and increase it gradually
Strength exercise training helps you to increase muscle strength which helps you while trekking Stronger leg and core muscles will better handle the load in your pack and help you walk longer
Doing push-ups strengthens your core and shoulder muscles, which helps you carry a backpack while trekking
Doing Pull-ups helps strengthen the muscles in your arms and shoulders as well as the back muscles that help you carry a backpack.
Doing planks helps you strengthen your core, hips, lower back, and abdominals, and improves your body balance which helps you while trekking.
Squats help you develop all the muscles in your legs and strengthen your entire body this is a great exercise for trekking