It always helps to be in good physical condition, and I have found that moderate strength and cardiovascular training has improved my kiting and my level of comfort on long distance kite trips considerably. I would consider the following rough equivalents
| Trip difficulty | Time on the water | Equivalent jogging | Equivalent cycling |
| Easy | 1 hour | ½ hour | 1 hour |
| Beginner | 2 hours | 1 hour | 2 hours |
| Intermediate | 3 hours | 1 ½ hours | 3 hours |
| Difficult | 4-5 hours | 2+ hours (half marathon) | 4+ hours |
| “Golden” | 5+ hours | 3+ hours (marathon) | 5+ hours |
