Free fitness training for those hoping to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro - resistance, endurance training

Trekkers on the snows of Mount
Kilimanjaro looking down on
Mawenzi Peak. "
Photo: Thomson Safaries

Trekkers with dreams of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro can now get a head start with Thomson Safaris.

The award-winning adventure travel company is offering free four-week specialized fitness training for travelers who book a Kilimanjaro trek in June 2009.

Yes, fitness fans, once more the vigilance of San Jose Fitness knows no bounds in finding opportunities that match the Silicon Valley livestyle. After all, here in the Valley, we climb unforeseen heights, cling to many a precipice, and face the unknown daily.

When you think of it, fitness training for just such a trip is a pretty nifty "added value" service.  Not exactly what you think of as typical recession fare, but still, a good idea.

The personal training program has been designed specifically for Kilimanjaro climbs by Fit for Trips, the adventure travel fitness specialists.

Each holistic fitness program combines resistance and endurance training that will prepare travelers mentally and physically for the trek. Thomson Safaris staff have completed and approved the training program before making a successful trek up Africa’s tallest mountain.

About the Fitness Training:

* Designed by Fit for Trips professional personal trainers
* Tested and approved by Thomson staff who successfully summited
* 4-, 8-, and 12-week programs that can be home-based or gym-based
* Programs available for all fitness levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes
* Audio and video online downloadable instruction
* Unlimited email and online chat interaction with your Fit For Trips coach

Contact Thomson Safaris at 1-800-235-0289 for more details and to get started training for your climb to the Roof of Africa. Terms and conditions apply. Travelers who book a Kilimanjaro trek in June 2009 will receive four free weeks of training with options to purchase additional weeks upon request.

The June 2009 free training offer kicks off a partnership between Fit for Trips and Thomson Safaris. All future trekkers will be offered a training program at additional cost so that they can get in shape and make the most of their adventure travel experience.

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