Inca Inspiration!

Jo2926
Jo2926 Posts: 489 Member
edited January 2 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi

I am recently back on MFP after falling off both the diet and fitness wagon. Reason I fell off - pushing myself far too hard in far too many aspects of my life.

I am back because I plan to trek the Inca trail in April next year. Therefore I must get fit again!!

Walking will be my number one focus and with that in mind I am heading out on a five mile ramble this afternoon. But what else should I be doing? I would rather avoid the gym if I can, but could do a session once a week if thought essential.

(I will also be losing weight to ease my burden!)

Jo

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  • julesan902
    julesan902 Posts: 79 Member
    Why are you avoiding the gym?
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    hit the gym. strength training is essential to your goals.

    buy a camelbak and start walking around with it. i'm assuming that the Inca trail will require you to have a pack with gear.

    go out and find some trails for you to hike and walk and soon, you'll be running it.
  • Jo2926
    Jo2926 Posts: 489 Member
    Only avoiding the gym because I do not have a decent one close to me, except for high end hotel type ones. But I could use the council one at weekends. (I finish work after it closes on a night)

    I have a few dumbells at home, a couple of kettle bells, a swiss ball, mini-tampoline, and resistance bands.

    Jodye
  • Jo2926
    Jo2926 Posts: 489 Member

    buy a camelbak and start walking around with it. i'm assuming that the Inca trail will require you to have a pack with gear.

    go out and find some trails for you to hike and walk and soon, you'll be running it.

    Thanks - yes will be carrying a small pack, but tents etc are carried by porters. You used to be able to do it on your own by Peru brought in new laws and regulations and you have to use an official guide group.

    From what I understand the biggest challenge are the thousands of steps!
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    Get Fit or Die Mayan?
  • Jo2926
    Jo2926 Posts: 489 Member
    LOL!! A brilliant moto.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member

    From what I understand the biggest challenge are the thousands of steps!


    so guess what you need to go do...
  • Jo2926
    Jo2926 Posts: 489 Member
    Was thinking how best to tackle this. I have counted my house steps tonight - 16. Thats a lot of ups and down, unless I can find a convenient tower block close by!
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