While most Camino de Santiago pilgrims follow the routes to Santiago de Compostela on foot, over 10% of pilgrims arriving in Santiago each year do so by bike. They are called ‘bicigrinos’ (bike pilgrims). If you are preparing to be a bicigrino in 2015, Peter Duffy from D-Pete Health and Fitness Clinic in Dublin has …
Am I fit enough to walk the Camino? So you’ve seen the films, you may have read the books and your friends are telling you all about the magic of the trail and The Camino de Santiago. You know you want to go but first, you stop to ask yourself one question; am I fit enough …
Whether you chose to walk or cycle your chosen Camino de Santiago route, you’re in for a rewarding experience like no other. The journey is suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, but walking any long distance route is still a physical challenge. If you want to make the most of your journey there are …
Is walking the Camino de Santiago on your bucket list of things to do? We have designed a free Camino beginners guide to help you prepare for this epic adventure. The Camino is unlike any other trip that you will embark upon. Walking the long distance across Northern Spain, through stunning villages, rustic surroundings and peaceful …
5 useful stretches for walkers For our third fitness video fitness expert Peter Duffy, from Physical Therapy Ireland, shares five useful stretches for anyone planning or about to embark on their Camino journey. Each stretch is chosen to help long-distance walkers who should regularly stretch to improve flexibility and decrease the risk of injuries while …
VIDEO: 5 useful exercises for walkers To help you on your Camino journey we have teamed up with fitness expert Peter Duffy from Physical Therapy Ireland, to provide some easy and useful exercises for walkers for your next walking adventure. Basic exercises are great for regular walkers, beginners and anyone who wants to do some …
To help you on your Camino journey we have teamed up with fitness expert Peter Duffy, from Physical Therapy Ireland, to provide some simple and useful Camino fitness tips. To prepare for the Camino or any long distance walking route you will need to keep in mind that you could have to walk between 16 …
While the majority of Camino de Santiago pilgrims choose to follow the routes to Santiago on foot, over 10% of pilgrims arriving in Santiago each year do so by bike. They are called ‘bicigrinos’ (bike pilgrims). If you are preparing to be a bicigrino in 2015, Peter Duffy from D-Pete Health and Fitness Clinic in …
Camino Preparation Exercises. Pete from D-Pete Health and Fitness Clinic in Dublin has prepared a set of Useful Exercises to Prepare Before you go on the Camino. Warm-ups and stretchings before you set off on the different Camino walks or cycles. We share Pete’s Camino Preparation useful exercises. If you are preparing for the Camino de Santiago …