Day 6. Get Into Shape For Hiking

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Hiking can be a fun activity to participate in outdoors, but it is also more physically 
laborious than you might be expecting. Instead of just walking on flat ground like you 
might be used to, you are getting a full-body workout with the various hills and obstacles 
along the trail. Here are some things to know about getting into shape for hiking.

Get Enough Cardio

The first type of workout you should do to prepare for hiking is cardio. This is going to 
put you in better shape and increase your endurance so that you can handle the longer 
hikes. Cardio can be in any form you want, as long as it gets your body moving. Aim for 
at least 3 days a week of 30 minutes a day, such as with walking, jogging or running, 
swimming, aerobics, and other similar cardio workouts. 

Work on Conditioning

You should also get some conditioning work in. This will help to work on your strength 
and balance, which also helps with hiking. This includes moves like squats, lunges, 
pushups, and situps. Planks seem simple, but they also strengthen your core, upper, 
and lower body at the same time.

Don’t Forget Strength Training

Strength training should also be part of your normal workout routine. You don’t need to 
join crossfit, but you should get at least 3 days a week of strength training. This can be 
lifting weights, resistance training, or combining strength and cardio like with kettlebells.

