Camino Fitness Week One
Happy New Year Everyone.
This is officially the first training week of Camino Fitness and of a journey to propel us forwards, step-by-step, on the journey towards Santiago de Compostela. Much like fastening up a coat, it’s really important to get the first button in the right hole, or no amount of effort at the other end is going to make the process successful!
In physical training, a core foundational principle is to develop correct movement patterns, this so we can use our bodies efficiently while avoiding injury. The method we’ll use to practice this week is the Daily Dozen. (Download a description of the Daily Dozen here). During this first week of training, measure your success by performing the exercises with the greatest amount of skill possible. Consider how you’ll want to move on the Camino during your journey, moving over mixed terrain; trails, roads, flat, hills, wearing comfortable shoes and backpack, maybe with poles, maybe without, and in all weathers potentially a storm, a heatwave, or a beautiful carefree perfect morning.
At each step of the way, you’ll want your feet to end up exactly where you want them, and you’ll want to have the strength and coordination to efficiently move your body upwards, downwards and forwards (or maybe back if you missed a turn)!
The very first step toward getting there is to figure out how to move your body right. Therefore, do not worry about how many exercises you can do or how intensely you can do them; simply focus on the quality of movement and make a strong commitment to quality training during this week and for the weeks to follow.
