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[QUOTE="HBS60, post: 1246921, member: 113668"] I’ve been trying to decide on a fitness regime in preparation for the Camino, but upon reviewing this board, YouTube, etc, there’s an overwhelming array of suggestions and programs, but I’m less clear on how I can choose what may work best for me. About me: I’m 64, male, in reasonable good shape but slightly overweight, mostly on my belly. I’m 5’8” and weight 170 lbs (I believe that’s 1,72 M and 80 Kg if my math is correct. I actually have been working out at the gym for the last year, I did bulk up a little on my upper body, but was not able to lose the weight, I think I even gained some but it may be from increased muscle mass. I did have a personal trainer, but he just quit, and my membership at the gym is up and I didn’t want to renew. The trainer gave me all kinds of exercises each time, I never knew what to expect so it was hard to come up with a consistent routine. I walk every day, at least 1-2 miles, some days I walk more. I’m at the local pilgrim chapter and we do monthly 5 mile walks (I think that’s 8 Km) in fact I have one tomorrow. My sister gave me an old clunky treadmill that still works, I have some elastic resistance bands, and I might get hold of a working out bench. I’ve been doing squats, leg stretches, pushups, planks, but I don’t have a coherent routine. I think that, despite my belly, I’m otherwise in reasonably good shape, but since I’ve never hiked up the Pyrenees or tried to walk 800 miles, I want to make sure I’m as prepared as possible. I had a treadmill test a couple of years ago (so I could start my gym membership) and I passed it with no problems, I have bouts of SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) which are bothersome but not dangerous. I have mild sleep apnea on cPAP, borderline fasting glucose, questionable kidney issues (apparently resolved on last set of labs). Never smoked, I don’t usually drink alcohol except on very rare ocassions. I’m planning my Camino for mid August, so I’m confident that I’ll have time to prepare, my problem is knowing how to decide on a routine, so any pointers or guidelines will be most welcome. I’m not asking “which program”, but “how do decide on a program?” Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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