Get Fit
If you're like me, you might think you're in reasonable shape to take on the trail. However after reading all the books that warn how physically challenging the trail is I asked my cousin, personal trainer Tricia Kawahara in Calgary, to put together a workout program for me. Hey maybe I'll even lose some weight - bonus!
Disclaimer: I'm not a personal trainer. This program was designed for me based on my current fitness level. Before starting a fitness program you should consult your doctor or a personal trainer to design a program that is custom for you. In other words, don't sue me if you get injured following this. ;-)
Phase 1
Follow this fitness program for 4 weeks, 2 months before your trip.
You can change the days to suit your schedule but arrange it so your strength training workouts are not back to back by having the cardio workouts in between. Each workout is about 30 minutes except for Tuesdays/Saturdays so I find it really easy to fit into my schedule. And if you have an exercise bike at home - you don't even need to go to the gym.
o Monday: Strength Training -- Lower Body Workout, 30mins
o Tuesday: Cardio/Endurance -- Spin Bike Workout, 2hrs
o Wednesday: Strength Training -- Upper Body Workout, 30mins
o Thursday: Cardio/Intervals -- Hills Walking Workout, 30mins
o Friday: day off
o Saturday: Hike! (sample hikes in Victoria area)
o Sunday: Stretch/Yoga
Phase 2
Follow this fitness program for 4 weeks, 1 month before your trip.
o Monday: Strength Training -- Total Body Workout, 30min
o Tuesday: Cardio/Strength -- Spin Bike Strength Workout, 1hr
o Wednesday: Strength Training -- Total Body Workout, 30min
o Thursday: Cardio/Intervals -- Hills Sprint Workout, 30min
o Friday: day off
o Saturday: Hike - with your pack! (sample hikes in Victoria area)
o Sunday: Stretch/Yoga
