Hiking

It seems to me that the mountains are the greatest source of excitement, fun, energy and visual beauty. They are the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living. The pulse quickens, the heart pumps, the mind searches for all kinds of excuses—and then, in one impetuous, soul-soaring moment, we say, “I’m going to do this!” And off we go.

As we switch to summer hiking mode and follow the calls of the rugged mountainous world, it’s necessary that we’ve already done our share of physical and mental preparations beforehand. This year, after a few more or less stagnant months due to the coronavirus, when mountains were completely off the chart, preparations for mountaineering seem more important than ever!

So, here is my problem: indoor workouts are so not my thing. Let me explain.

While I tried to improve my fitness a couple of times and did classic aerobics back in my student days, the truth is I’ve always been an outdoor girl and can’t really stand sharing a smelly gym with other sweaty people. Hopping and stretching together with twenty co-sufferers by order of a trainer? No, thank you! My usual workout simply takes place somewhere outside, like hiking in the mountains, running on long dusty trails, swimming in the clear sea, and cycling across rolling hills. Therefore, I had never thought I would ever enjoy an indoor workout as much as I enjoy EMS 20 Training!