In our Camino fitness videos we provide you with the best fitness tips for walkers, cyclists and long-distance adventurers. Our fitness expert Peter Duffy will be doing a series of videos that will help you to get fit for the Camino de Santiago. We will start off with our ‘Top 10 fitness tips’ for the Camino.

Here are our top Camino fitness tips before you embark on the Camino journey:
Understand your body – Know your muscle capabilities
Walking long distances – Take your time, there is no rush
Build up your walks – Practice with shorter walks
Equipment – Often walkers will use walking poles. Practice with them.
Stretching – Don’t forget to stretch every morning before you start walking.
Nutrition – Feed your body with nutrient rich food.
Short strides – Protects the hip and ankles
Clothing – Wear breathable clothing, avoid cotton
Small portions – better digestion
Use your arms – You will feel more energetic.

Now that you have started your fitness preparation you are ready to start your journey. For more information about the Camino routes visit:

Fitness expert Peter Duffy from Physical Therapy Ireland .