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Sure, why not? Any type of walking workout is great for pre Camino training and I can definitely see how a weighted vest would simulate wearing a backpack. Physical training before walking 800 kms is a must. That's total physical training to...
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I agree with Apollo. Use the vest when the Camino is 3 or more months away, with some backpack workouts when convenient, but transition to using mostly your backpack in the 2 months before your Camino. This approach will have the most benefits...
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Peter Wright replied to the thread Training with Weighted Vests.My understanding is that walking with a weighted vest is not primarily intended to strengthen the upper body, but to increase the intensity of the exercise for improved cardiovascular health. I became accustomed to walking with a backpack on my...
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Peter Wright replied to the thread Safety concerns: First time walking Camino Portuguese as a female traveller.I walked the Portuguese Central route in late September / early October 2019, as @TashH mentioned, the route from Porto is quite busy with pilgrims. It was rare for me not to be in sight of at least one other, and often, I would see other...
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