The traditional Inca Trail is the most famous in America, due to its historical importance and indescribable landscape beauty along the route, passing through the numerous archaeological complexes built by indigenous hands of the Inca civilization. The Inca Trail is part of the network of ancient roads that have as their destination the wonder of Machu Picchu. To enjoy it to the fullest, it is highly recommended to acclimatize and prepare before.
The people who have good physical condition and practice some sport, to carry out this route will not be complicated, even if it implies walking many hours and in rough routes of rugged and flat reliefs.
But for those people who are not accustomed to extreme physical exertion, they could present complications of fatigue and tiredness en route which are completely normal but a bit annoying if they are in excess therefore better than to start this shocking adventure prepared in all aspects possible. The paramount thing before embarking on this incredible route is to prepare physically to accustom the body to the activities of physical effort. Here we detail what you must do for an excellent preparation.
For those who have plans to take a walk on this impressive route, here are a training program for hiking the Inca Trail and some tips before undertaking this impressive adventure.
The training for Machu Picchu trek begins taking into consideration the physical condition, in which it is currently located. It is necessary to organize, specialists recommend to begin to prepare, 6 months before your walk.
The muscles become stronger, if they are trained regularly and above all adequately, start with daily walks, so that your muscles will generate resistance, increasing the degree of difficulty little by little; which will gradually strengthen your physical state and especially train the heart muscle, causing it to pump blood more efficiently and have more oxygen.
To be able to perform the walk, your heart, muscles of the back, hips and feet must be strong, so that you can climb more easily and use less oxygen; consequently, altitude sickness will have no effect on your body.
This depends on your lifestyle and the place where you live, ideally, begin to take short walks, climb stairs, all accompanied by rotational exercises of the joints. If you walk at a brisk pace.
The answer depends on your preferences, your lifestyle and where you live. If you live near pleasant terrain for walking and / or running, you must have considerable self-discipline and proper footwear may be all you need. Consider acquiring a heart rate monitor to make your training more systematic. Try to go out with a friend who also wants to get fit: if your training needs and rhythms are compatible, they will motivate each other.
If brisk walking or running does not work, try to find a combination of activities that you like and can do frequently (three times a week); for example: dancing, cycling or swimming. Consider going to a gym, where you can monitor your progress and fitness. It is important to complement your training with walks that contain ups and downs, on rough terrain. Drink plenty of water before, during and after your sessions.
You do not have to become an exercise addict, to do these walks, but if you are in shape, you will enjoy this experience more. Start training for Machu Picchu trek long before your departure: if you are not very fit, it is better to start with 3 to 6 months in advance. If you smoke, leave it at least until after your trip.
The best frequency to do the training is every two days: the body needs a rest day to extract the maximum benefit from the training session. Three times a week is the goal of a training period. Before leaving, make longer sessions and stop training one to two days before leaving.
Many people who come to Machu Picchu live in low-altitude cities and can get to feel altitude sickness during the trip. That’s why we recommend you stay in a higher city, such as Cusco, at least one day before the walk so that your body gets used to altitude, climate and oxygen levels.
Many are the routes that take you to Machu Picchu, but none is like the Inca Trail Tours, the most famous pedestrian path in the Americas. After flying from the capital of Perú, Lima, you will arrive in Cusco to walk for four days along a path through forests and dense fog, millenary stone steps and discovering the ruins of ancient fortifications and Inca cities, and all the time enjoying majestic views.
If you want to visit Machu Picchu, we recommend you to book your Machu Picchu Ticket in advance, so you will enjoy your Vacation in Machu Picchu without any problem.
The best season is during the dry season, which covers the months April to the end of September. In October the rains begin and you can find Machu Picchu covered by clouds. If you travel in June, we recommend you to book the Inti Raymi Tour that takes place in June 24th, and also hike the Palcoyo Mountain Tour, which is an incredible Rainbow Mountain located in the Andes.
