by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Sep 21, 2023 | Training for hiking
Larapinta Trail – 230km over 17 days Hiking the entire Larapinta Trail in the West MacDonald Ranges in Central Australia was life changing for me. It’s the longest hike I’ve ever done (230km over 17 days). It pushed me to the edges of my endurance. It wowed...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Mar 27, 2023 | Mindfulness in Nature
Mindfulness in Nature: Overcoming Nature Deficit Disorder I’ve just returned from hosting my mindfulness in nature retreat at Huon Bush Retreats. One of the key focuses is to calm the mind, which in my opinion is much easier to do when immersed in nature. For...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Nov 17, 2022 | Training for hiking
Get hiking fit for Larapinta I’ve had my eye on the Larapinta Trail (230 km along the West MacDonald Ranges in Central Australia) since visiting the region with my family 10 years ago. Finally, the time is right and I’m going July 2023 so now I need to get hiking fit...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Jul 13, 2022 | Water fitness
Pregnancy exercise Hobart – want to exercise in water? Here are Jo’s top 3 tips In Hobart we have regular ante natal aqua classes on offer but if attending a class does not suit here are 3 ideas to get you moving. If you are pregnant you will really benefit...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Jul 11, 2022 | Inspiring Women, Water fitness
Inspiring woman Jayde Richardson – open water swimmer I met Jayde through a mutual friend and was surprised by how humble she was. Jayde is an amazing swimmer with focus and an appetite for challenge. I was curious at how she prepared for such an epic...