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What we do during an emergency breakout in the Trekking?

Trekking in the Himalayas is not a cup of tea but it is a rewarding experience. However, it’s important to keep things in mind when it comes to Safety. One must know about the weather conditions, the altitude gain, fitness and other factors that can wreck your experience. In such adverse conditions, you are solely responsible for your well being and act maturely.

Preparations before the Trek

You’ve to understand that treks are away from cities and medical help is not always easily available. So, if you are heading for an adventurous trekking trip, stick to certain trekking guidelines and tips. Following these simple tips will help make the trek more fun and experiential for you as well as your fellow trekkers.
These tips and guidelines cater to useful and requisite information about your fitness training, packing and health precautions to be taken before and during the trek.
1. Firstly, when you start, target 5 km in 40 minutes
2. Then gradually increase your pace by running at least 4 times a week. Then try to bring it down to 5 km in less than 37 minutes
3. If you are a person who prefers cycling over running then your target must be 22 km means you should be able to cover 22 km in 60 minutes.
3. Walking is a great exercise that gives great shape to your legs and your body. It helps in burning calories and cut down excess weight and strengthens the heart.
4. Jogging is effective in increasing the human lifespan and makes your lungs stronger. It is an aerobic activity that requires a lot of oxygen. This is a great exercise for fighting obesity and staying healthy.
5. Squats are the best form of functional exercises to improve stability. They also strengthen your legs, thighs, hips, and hamstring.
6. Another great cardiovascular exercise is pushing your body upstairs after stairs. This is regarded as the best exercise for increasing strength and power

Instructions before the trek

A medical checkup before the trek: One should be very serious this checkup. Open up about your health issues, trekking experiences, health conditions and other ailments.

Medical fitness checkup should include

1. Chronic diseases, if you are suffering from heart diseases, epilepsy
2. Blood pressures: Resting a heart rate of fewer than 100 beats/minutes
3. Someone having a history of illness and drug allergies
4. The overall fitness should and health condition should be good.

During the trek

It is important to stay hydrated and keep drinking water at regular intervals (Minimum 4 liters a day is essential)
It is important to have a proper meal, especially in the mountains. Your body requires a lot of energy hence proper diet is crucial, especially carbohydrate content.
Walk slowly and steadily
While reaching the campsite, you are not supposed to sleep but take a walk around especially in the Himalayas. Enjoy and cherish every moment.
Alcohol and drinking is not recommended
In case the trekkers are feeling uncomfortable or having a headache do not hide, inform the trek leaders.
When trekking in the high altitude, do not discourage other trekkers, always motivate your fellow trekkers.

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