{"id":4246,"date":"2020-04-07T00:21:53","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T05:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/?p=4246"},"modified":"2024-03-01T12:44:27","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T17:44:27","slug":"how-to-train-for-hiking-the-rainbow-mountain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/how-to-train-for-hiking-the-rainbow-mountain","title":{"rendered":"How to Train for hiking the Rainbow Mountain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Traveling, like love, expresses the attempt to turn dream into reality…<\/span><\/i> (Alain Botton)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Would you like to visit <\/span>Vinicunca, the wonderful Rainbow Mountain?<\/b><\/a> If so, you are not the only one. This incredible mountain is included on the list of the 100 places to visit before you die.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are in the group of people who want to have a surreal mountain or you are about to come to Cusco and wonder if you can deal with the Rainbow Mountain hike, you must read this post.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vinicunca<\/b><\/a> is located in the district of Pitumarca, in the province of Canchis in <\/span>Cusco<\/b><\/a>, near the Ausangate snow-capped Mountain (sacred mountain). The Rainbow Mountain has become a very popular tourist attraction, visited by hundreds of adventurers daily.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vinicunca<\/b><\/a> Rainbow mountain is famous for its natural, multi-colored beauty. This rainbow-like appearance is created by the sediment of minerals throughout the area giving the mountain the turquoise, lavender, gold, and other colors<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Vinicunca, atractivo tur\u00edstico m\u00e1s majestuoso presente en el camino hacia la el Apu Ausangate.<\/p><\/div>\n

Although getting to <\/span>Vinicunca<\/b><\/a> isn\u2019t difficult, you will face some challenges during the trek. The hike to the Rainbow Mountain includes some easy parts at the beginning, but as we keep climbing it will get more challenging. That is why <\/span>Inkayni Peru Tours<\/b><\/a> strongly recommends<\/span> a little investment in your overall fitness before you go. It will pay big dividends in terms of what you can accomplish out on the trail<\/span><\/p>\n

When should you start training to hike the Rainbow Mountain?<\/b><\/h2>\n

It is recommendable to start training 3 months in advance. This way you will be ready to any hike in<\/span> Cusco<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

This doesn\u2019t mean you have to join the gym or punish yourself with a triathlon-level training regimen. There are a lot of common sense steps you can start right now to get yourself ready for the adventure of a lifetime.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Which are the best training exercises for hiking?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Hiking is fun but it’s tough to enjoy the scenery while gasping for air!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Training with these hiking exercises will ensure you’re fit to tackle any trail. While hiking is absolutely a mental escape, it is a labor-intensive activity that calls for muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to regularly incorporate workouts for hiking into your fitness regime. These specific exercises will tone and strengthen the muscles that you use while hiking on trail, leaving you with more speed, agility, and endurance so you can better enjoy the goodies that nature has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Physical training for the hike<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n

Going for a walk:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

You do not have to walk for hours. A brisk 10-minute daily walk has lots of health benefits and counts towards your recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A daily brisk walk can help you live a healthier life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, regular brisk walking can help you:<\/span><\/p>\n