by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Apr 13, 2021 | Blog, Health and Fitness, Personal Trainer, Preparation for Hiking
Hiking Fitness Tips – Why Focus on Calf Muscle Strength for Hiking?? Today’s hiking fitness tips is all about how to get the calf muscles strong for hiking and avoiding ankle injuries and calf tears. As a mad keen hiker, I am always looking forward to...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Feb 10, 2021 | Blog, Health and Fitness, Personal Trainer
Does exercise help fight cancer? Coming out of COVID I thought I might do some professional learning while my private gym in Hobart was quiet. I decided to train as a Cancer Exercise Specialist. I’ve been dealing with quite complex clients for years now and some of...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Jan 29, 2021 | Blog, Preparation for Hiking
I have recently had the pleasure of walking one of the most beautiful tracks worldwide, the Three Capes Track in the Tasman National Park, Tasmania. This is a fabulous 4 day walk for beginners, families, and those who like a little extra comfort. It’s a delightful...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Apr 24, 2020 | Health and Fitness, Personal Trainer, Preparation for Hiking
I’m a big fan of walking in nature to promote health and happiness. This goes over and above the need for exercise. I was delighted to find that many shared my experience. In fact this therapeutic Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or the art and science of how...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | May 5, 2015 | Health and Fitness, Preparation for Hiking
April 25 2015 – Kathmandu Earthquake Anzac Day – and we start our day remembering the fallen diggers – one of the girls brings a poppy for remembrance – another an Anzac pin. Anzac Day always brings a tear to my ear – my Pop was an...
