Sailing fitness

I think it depends on the type intensity you need to hit your target competition. I’d classify sailing in wind as more aerobic endurance than out and out Cardio workout, so not absolutely gasping for breath but a constant heavy 02 intake from a mix of low resistance weight (pulling rope) and prolonged endurance (hiking). Due to that I don’t go crazy with Cardio maybe 10k runs over a week and adding at least 3 resistance sessions with mid range weights on high reps, trying to avoid building to much power and therefore weight through high weight low reps. I suppose this is driven from a class that allows pumping and therefore demands a relatively high % of resistance work but also has less hiking so my cardio needs are not so pressing.

I hadn't thought about flexibility, certainly need to add some form of stretching in my routine.
I always try to ensure I use the stairs, walk a little further for my cakes also.

I sometimes wonder if there are different types of fitness, yes I know strength vs aerobic. I am thinking more on the lines of the fitness style of somebody who does steady physical work all week (builder or plasterer) but nothing intense to somebody in a sedentary job who does a few short intense (gym bunny / spin ) sessions a week.

Busy life with family and I  know by the time to relax I simply won’t do anything.  I am an early riser so I do 12 minutes of intense body weight, dumbbells and sit-ups driven by an app. Get up at 5.45 to do this every weekday and probably 3 month in and a great way to start the day.  

I find parking the car an extra 100yds from the cake and coffee shop works well.