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Want to Climb Mount Everest? The Training May Leave You Breathless.
How do climbers train their bodies to reach the summit of Everest? There’s lots of jogging, a few laps on a homemade ladder bridge, and maybe even a frigid climb in the middle of the night, for starters. These days, Everest coaches and training plans prepare a climber’s legs, lungs, and self-confidence for the rigors of the peak.