MEDIUM LEVEL TREKS

“To take on a medium terrain trek, it is important to have experienced small and easy treks so that you get used to hills with higher altitude,” says Neelu Singh, CEO and director, Ezeego1.com. Here are few of the important points shared by Singh and Prakash on medium level treks.

PREPARATION

Fitness is the key: One should focus on strength building and cardiovascular exercises three to four weeks prior to the trek

Swim and cycle: When you have planned your trek and it is a month away, the best thing to indulge in is swimming and cycling. Doing one of these activities for 30-40 minutes for a month will definitely help. You can also try cycling on relatively steeper slopes. This can be done in lieu of or in addition to cardio exercises that you may do in your gym Diet on control mode: An important aspect of your preparation to get physically fit is what you eat. Avoid eating oily and carbohydrate based food. This will help you become fitter at a faster pace. Consume fresh food including fresh veggies and fruits. Salads and fruits can replace some of your favourite junk foods Running on non-uniform tracks: Your trekking terrain definitely won’t have a plain surface like the city roads or footpaths. Trying to run on non-uniform roads will get accustomed to the probable kind of trek you are going to embark upon.