november_moon
Veteran Member
The various threads on training for the Camino and weight loss during the Camino got me thinking about fitness afterwards. Getting fit, losing weight, toned muscles - all good things and it seems like a shame to let it slip away. I think it is easier to get in shape when you have a goal such as preparing for walking the Camino and of course the goal of reaching Santiago itself once you start, but what about afterwards? How have people kept motivated?
I am ding the Camino to mark my 40th birthday, which is a significant milestone birthday for everyone, but I think it can be especially significant for women in our youth-oriented culture. I want to enter my 40s as healthy as I can be - physically, spiritually, emotionally. Walking the Camino seems like a really great way to help accomplish this.
So then what happens next?
I've considered planning a multi-day bike tour next year to keep the focus on fitness - or beach vacation - more relaxing than the bike tour, but would definitely motivate me to remain fit so that I look good in my swim suit . Yes, that is vain, but we are who we are and have to find the things that motivate us to do what its in our own best interests - LOL.
I am ding the Camino to mark my 40th birthday, which is a significant milestone birthday for everyone, but I think it can be especially significant for women in our youth-oriented culture. I want to enter my 40s as healthy as I can be - physically, spiritually, emotionally. Walking the Camino seems like a really great way to help accomplish this.
So then what happens next?
I've considered planning a multi-day bike tour next year to keep the focus on fitness - or beach vacation - more relaxing than the bike tour, but would definitely motivate me to remain fit so that I look good in my swim suit . Yes, that is vain, but we are who we are and have to find the things that motivate us to do what its in our own best interests - LOL.