The foundation that lets you enjoy the journey.
For the moderately active person planning a trek such as Everest Base camp or the Annapurna Circuit who lives and works in a city and/or is otherwise limited in their ability to hike outdoors on mountainous our even hilly terrain due to weather or locale.
Sticking with this plan will give you the base fitness you need to not only complete the trek but to enjoy the experience. Time requirements begin at just over 4 hours in the first week and peak at over 7 hours in the final week.
This plan is based on your RPE, or “Rate of Perceived Exertion,” where workout intensities are guided by how hard you are working based on your perception of effort (how hard the workout feels to you) rather than by heart rate.
Whether you use an RPE-based or heart rate-based training plan, we recommend that you use a chest-strap heart rate monitor and GPS watch to log all your training.
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Staying consistent with your training and following the gradual progression will help you succeed in this plan. Completing the strength work and cross-training will help you to be a more well-rounded and healthier athlete. Listen to your body and trust that if you train with consistency and diligence, you will succeed!
The exercises are meant to be done largely on the equipment available in most commercial and even some well equipped home gyms. So, access to a treadmill, stairclimber machine, stationary bike and rowing machine will be required.
Get ready to set new heights! Our 8-week beginner mountaineering training plan is designed with aspiring mountaineers in mind, including those with no prior experience. It provides easy-to-follow instructions and is an excellent starting point for your mountaineering journey.
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