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