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GET TREK SET

It’s the perfect time to take a hike. But are you fit enough to trek your favourite route? Here are a few expert tips to get super fit

- Rajany Pradhan rajany.pradhan@hindustant­imes.com

Going on a trekking trip to a beautiful locale, especially during monsoons, is always on the mind of travellers who are eager to do something adventurou­s whenever they

EASY TREKS

Rohan Prakash, Business Head, Trip 360˚ by Cox & Kings, says, “Easy trek can be tried by anyone with no prerequisi­te physical fitness. However, it is advisable to make yourself active before you start off your trek.” Here he shares few integral points for those who are planning to go an easy trek.

PREPARATIO­NS

Practicing on Stairs: Stairs are the best way to get used to ascent. Climbing stairs for 15 minutes every day for a week will help you build up that required stamina for an easy trek

Replace your car with a cycle: Cycling is the best form of exercise. Quadriceps of your thighs, the hamstrings at the back of your upper legs, calf muscles and abdominals are the muscles that will get worked out. This will surely improve your physique

Include physical activity in your routine: Right from sports to the simple act of walking will come a long way to make your easy trek easier. set out to discover a new destinatio­n. The breathtaki­ng view during rains, resplenden­t weather and less tourists intrigues trekking enthusiast­s to pack their bags and set out on their voyage. However, a certain level of fitness is required if you are planning to go on a trek, and the preparatio­ns for the same differ depending on the degree of its difficulty. So, here we list a few important points that can help one prepare for trekking, depending on its difficulty level.

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