{"id":9185,"date":"2019-01-13T08:13:28","date_gmt":"2019-01-13T08:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=9185"},"modified":"2025-11-11T10:45:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T10:45:02","slug":"fitness-for-a-trek-in-the-western-ghats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/fitness-for-a-trek-in-the-western-ghats\/","title":{"rendered":"Trekking Fitness Guide: How to Prepare for Western Ghats Treks"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are a very few things that bring as much joy as spending a day out in the jungle or scaling down a peak or hiking on a snowy patch in the Himalayas. If you\u2019re also an outdoor freak like me, you\u2019d relate much to the excitement and the desperation to escape from the concrete jungle and tread on one of those treks. While trekking can be a very rewarding experience, it is at the same time very demanding of your body. If you don\u2019t prepare adequately, you may find yourself in pain and cramps during or after the trek.<\/span><\/p>\n

If that has scared you into thinking you need to be a fitness freak to even attempt such treks, don\u2019t be. As always, I am here to help you out. Below is a detailed guide on the kind of fitness levels required for each type of trek. Also, a few workout tips to achieve the required fitness level.<\/span><\/p>\n

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