The Kilimanjaro 20 Walking Climb
Level A
| Time | Grade | Speed |
| 3 minute warmup | 5.0 | 3.0 MPH |
| 3 minute | 7.0 | 3.5 MPH |
| 3 minute | 10.0 | 3.7 MPH |
| 3 minute | 12.0 | 3.8 MPH |
| 3 minute | 15.0 | 4.0 MPH |
| 5 minute cooldown |
Gradually reduce the grade as follows: Once you hit the end of the 3 mins on 15.0, reduce to 10.0 for the 1st min, down to 6.0 for the 2nd min, down to 4.0 for the 3rd min, and down to 3.0 for the 4th and 5th mins.
|
At the end of the 3rd min at 4.0 mph, reduce the speed down to 3.7 mph for the 1st min, down to 3.5 mph for the 2nd min, down to 3.0 mph for the 3rd min and down to 2.5 mph for the 4th and 5th mins. |
Level B
| Time | Grade | Speed |
| 3 minute warmup | 2.5 | 2.5 MPH |
| 3 minute | 3.0 | 3.0 MPH |
| 3 minute | 6.0 | 3.2 MPH |
| 3 minute | 8.0 | 3.5 MPH |
| 3 minute | 10.0 | 3.7 MPH |
| 5 minute cooldown |
Gradually reduce the grade as follows: Once you hit the end of the 3 mins on 10.0, reduce to 8 for the 1st min, down to 6 for the 2nd min, down to 3 for the 3rd min, and down to 2.5 for the 4th and 5th mins.
|
At the end of the 3rd min at 3.7 mph, bring the speed down to 3.5 mph for the 1st min, down to 3.2 mph for the 2nd min, down to 3.0 mph for the 3rd min, and down to 2.5 mph for the 4th and 5th mins. |
Level C
| Time | Grade | Speed |
| 3 minute warmup | 1.0 | 2.0 MPH |
| 3 minute | 2.0 | 2.5 MPH |
| 3 minute | 3.0 | 2.8 MPH |
| 3 minute | 4.0 | 3.0 MPH |
| 3 minute | 5.0 | 3.2 MPH |
| 5 minute cooldown |
Gradually reduce the grade as follows: Once you hit the end of the 3 mins on 5.0, reduce to 4 for the 1st min, down to 3 for the 2nd min, down to 2 for the 3rd min, and down to 1 for the 4th and 5th mins.
|
At the end of the 3rd min at 3.2 mph, reduce the speed down to 3.0 mph for the 1st min, down to 2.8 mph for the 2nd min, down to 2.5 mph for the 3rd min and down to 2.0 mph for the 4th and 5th mins. |
This high-intensity walking session lasts only 20 minutes, which might not seem like a lot of time. But be forewarned, this type of intense training is extremely challenging and produces amazing results with minimal time! However, if you’re ready to push on for a little while longer, here are two extended variations:
- Kilimanjaro 25 Walking Climb: Add 1 minute to the warm-up and to each of the four successive grade/speed raises (each will be 4 minutes long), then finish with the 5 minute cool-down.
- Kilimanjaro 30 Walking Climb: Add 2 minutes to the warm-up and to each of the four successive grade/speed raises (each will be 5 minutes long), then finish with the 5 minute cool-down.
We suggest you start off with the Kilimanjaro 20, and once you master Level A then proceed up to the longer variations.
7 Responses to “The Kilimanjaro 20 Walking Climb”
Leave a Reply
Admittedly, I HATE cardio and don’t do opting for plyometrics as my form of cardio. The Kiliman Jaro 20 Walking Climb is fun and challenging and enjoyed the honor of having had the opportunity to do this with Rick and his Alpha Gym crew! I’m hooked
LOL – yes, I’ve done this too: http://blog.ultimatefatburner.com/2009/09/20/i-climbed-mt-kilimanjaro – although “fun” isn’t quite how I’d describe it.
[...] plyometric movements, playing hardcore racquetball and performing run-sprints (AKA Kilimanjaro Drill) on the [...]
[...] stuff, however. I want to start doing some higher-intensity cardio next week, such as the Kilimanjaro Walking Climb or some jump rope training. I think it’s time to start mixing it up a bit [...]
[...] home with him, so there was little time for shooting hoops or other fun activities. We did the Mt. Kilimanjaro Walking Climb (Level A) Monday evening, and took a brisk, hour-long weighted walk on Saturday, but he did the [...]
[...] his time between weighted, brisk walks (3), bike rides (1 long) and a “Mt. Kilimanjaro” session on the treadmill at the [...]
[...] Now, about the Kilimanjaro mountain trek … I’m seriously mulling it over and doing my Kilimanjaro 20 Walking Climb religiously!! Posted in AMC, Attitude, Commentary, Events, Leap for Life | Tags: [...]