A 6-Week Fitness Plan to Prepare for Your Next Trek

Weeks 1-2: Build a base with 30-minute brisk walks or light jogs, 4 times a week, plus bodyweight squats and lunges.

Weeks 3-4: Increase cardio duration to 45 minutes, add stair climbing with a loaded backpack, and introduce planks for core strength.

Weeks 5-6: Simulate trek conditions - long walks/hikes with a loaded backpack (8-10 kg), ideally on uneven or inclined terrain.

Don't forget rest days - recovery is when your body actually adapts and gets stronger.