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Physical Training for Machu Picchu Hiking Some of the best things really do take time and efforts to accomplish. It applies to all aspects of life including tourism world. Take Machu Picchu for example; an Incan citadel set in the Andes Mountain in Peru. Located in probably the most spectacular site, the citadel is the best known archaeological site in the continent. During the Spanish colonial period, the site survived and was never found by the Spaniards, so they did not destroy or plunder it as they did to other sites. Machu Picchu stands at 2,430 meters above sea level in the middle of tropical mountain forest. If you feel like visiting, be ready for the physical training for it. Trails There are 9 known trails to reach Machu Picchu as follows: Treks Length Level Classic Inca Trail 4 days 3 nights Difficult Short Inca Trail 2 days 1 night Easy Salkantay / Inca Trail Combo 6 days 5 nights Experienced Salkantay Trek 5 days 4 nights Experienced Lares Trek 4 days 3 nights Intermediate Choquequirao Trek 4 days 3 nights Experienced Inca Jungle Trek 4 days 3 nights Intermediate Vilcabamba Trek 5 days 4 nights Professional Huchuy Qosqo 3 days 2 nights Intermediate While one of the trails is relatively friendly even for beginners, physical trainings are still required to acclimate to the elevation. Here is an easy breakdown of the physical trainings you need. 1.    Aerobic Fitness: assuming you are not already participating in aerobic training, the best time to start one is now. The level of fitness required for comfortable trekking adventure takes regular exercise of about 4 to 5 times a week. There is no need to do specific program because anything that elevates your heart rate will do for examples swimming, running, and step aerobics.