How to get ready for Treks? Himalayan/Coastal/Tips for trekkers

Why should we prepare for treks?

We prepare so that we don't have to go through the following problems:

• Muscle cramps and stomach aches, headache because of dehydration.
• Back pain because of carrying heavy back packs.
• Muscle pulls because of too much exhaustion.
• Fatigue if  you are not prepared well.
• Joint pain because of  terrains.
• Breathing problem because of low stamina and immunity.

If you are not prepared then it is possible that the trek may become tiring and hectic instead of enjoying the beautiful places and getting a wonderful experience. And that is why I am writing this blog to so that you can have a magnificent and memorable experience. While trekking some particular body parts are engaged like Shoulder, Back, Chest, Joints, Abdomen and here are the muscles that are mostly engaged during trekking: 

Ankle and Knee complex, Inside and Outer thigh, Lower Back, Abdomen, Claws, Neck, Arms.

Now here are some solutions for being prepared for a safe and energetic journey:

• Meditation: Meditation is a core beneficial aspect to survive in high altitude trek.

• Walking: It is a very good exercise for starting preparation for your treks. A good walk of 5 km or more daily . In this phase it is very important to maintain the phase of your walk. You may start with 2 km and then keep increasing the distance.

• Staircase workout: Ascending and descending the long stairs is a very effective exercise to get prepared for treks. It helps in improving the rate of your heart. An healthy heart will increase your breathing power, which results in increased blood flow in all your body and make your joints stronger and increase your stamina.

• Jogging: Jogging on daily basis atleast for 20-30 minutes is advisable. It will boost your stamina, build your strength so that you can go for a long journey without fading away. Jogging along with carrying some loads will be more effective.

• Cycling: Cycling is the one of the best workout for strengthen your thighs and leg's joints. It also increase stamina, strength and aerobic fitness. Initially you may start from 2 km then increase your distance accordingly with reduction of time on daily basis.

• Stretching: Stretching improves flexibility of your body and thus protect you from muscle cramps, muscle pulls, back pain etc. Do stretch your body after every exercise to keep yourself fit and flexible.

* Always keep a medical kit with yourself before proceeding for a trek. Plan smartly and be safe.

* Exercise and make yourself prepared for a adventurous and safe trek/journey.