More than 400
kilometers to travel in an atmosphere truly not hospitable.
To cross the desert by herself takes enormous risk.
From an athletic point
of view it is necessary to be in perfect physical
condition.
Carla has followed Franco
Nava for more than 10 years (an ISEF certified
athletic trainer) who is responsible for the gym
at the Malaspina Sporting
Club.
I MAINTAIN MYSELF LIKE THIS:
MONDAY-FRIDAY
SQUATS
HORIZONTAL ARM PRESSES
FRONT LUNGES
SEATED ARM PRESSES
PULL-UPS
ARM CURLS
TRICEPS EXTENSIONS
WEDNESDAY
FREE-STANDING SQUATS
SIDE OPENINGS
BACK LUNGES
ELBOW LIFTS
ROWING PULLEY
INCLINED BENCH CURLS
ARM EXTENSIONS ON BENCH
Training Program
Training program for three times a week
Aerobic part (running outside- on a track or on
a treadmill) 30 min.
Abdominal + back (sit-ups on inclined bench): 3
x 20 30" pause
Every month change the number of repetitions and
pause: 30 seconds.
Cycle of 4 months:
1° - 3 x 15 pause 30"
2° - 3 x 10 pause 1'
3° - 3 x 8 pause 1.30"
4° - 3 x 4 pause 2'
Then start the cycle again from 1°
Diet:
1) 50% carbohydrates
2) 30% protein
3) 20% fat
1) Pasta, rice, bread, honey, sliced
toast
2) Chicken, turkey, eggs, grain, fish, veil
3) Dried fruit, olive oil, milk
+ Fruit and vegetables
5 meals a day divided in:
breakfast, snack, lunch, snack,
dinner