| There is nothing more exciting than trekking | | | | than being grounded due to blister pain from new |
| Nepal, but to ensure the trip goes smoothly you | | | | boots. In addition, bring moisture absorbing hiking |
| need to prepare properly. Here are a few tips on | | | | socks. It will contribute to the comfort level |
| how to prepare for your trekking adventure. | | | | rather than regular cotton socks. It may sound |
| Start Training Months Ahead | | | | seemingly insignificant, but when experiencing a |
| Approximately 6+ months prior to your trip is | | | | trekking adventure, every little bit of comfort |
| when you need to initiate a full overhaul, physical | | | | helps. |
| training schedule. You need to add aerobic fitness | | | | Use Your Backpack |
| an hour a day, five days a week. Implement | | | | Fill your backpack up with necessary gear and |
| strength training. Prepare your muscles to reach | | | | start carrying it while training. This is the smart |
| the point of exertion without injury. For when you | | | | way to simulate what it shall be like to carry |
| trek, the muscle exertion may occur on a daily | | | | added weight during the trek. You need to |
| basis, and by prepping the muscles, you are | | | | practice training with the extra weight eliminating |
| decreasing the odds of injury from happening. On | | | | any surprises on your trip. It is hard enough to |
| the other hand, do not over train. It may sound | | | | train, exercise, trek, walk, endure in physical |
| like a contradiction, but it is not. For you are not | | | | activity without the backpack. Now add the |
| climbing Everest, you are aiming to trek Everest. | | | | backpack and it adds another necessary |
| Thus, maintain a healthy diet, ample sleep, and | | | | dimension to the training completely. Keep in mind, |
| keep your body moving without experiencing | | | | the more equipped your body is for the |
| fatigue. It is the goal of the preparation to ensure | | | | adventure, the further enjoyable it shall be for |
| your muscles and body stay refreshed giving you | | | | you in the end. |
| the best advantage when you begin your trek. As | | | | Seek Heights |
| a result, you will not fade away throughout the | | | | Smart training includes searching for heights and |
| trip. You are giving yourself every advantage to | | | | using the elevation as part of your training |
| reach your trekking goals. | | | | regimen. It will help your body adapt to the |
| Break in the Boots | | | | elevation atmosphere found along treks. It is vital |
| The hiking boots make or break your trip. Hence, | | | | to aid your body in elevation instruction prior to |
| start breaking in your boots a little after the start | | | | your trip. For if you are not accustomed to |
| of training. Wear the boots at least 20 miles | | | | elevation and the effects it may have upon your |
| before setting out on a Himalayan trek. Wear | | | | body, then your body may shut down in midst of |
| them daily. You need to prevent blisters from | | | | trekking route. You need to address this in your |
| occurring on your trek. For there is nothing worse | | | | physical training and prepare accordingly. |