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...
5 simple ways to manage stress – when your brain is stressed In my work as a Holistic Personal Trainer and Health Coach I often come across people who report their brain isn’t working with the clarity it once did and they feel that their ‘brain is...
Where can I enjoy short walks in Hobart? In my attempts to improve my hiking fitness I always look for short walks in nature that are in my local neighbourhood. This has become a bit of an obsession for me as it’s always enjoyable to walk somewhere new. I’m...
Is Hiking with Poles Better?? What are the benefits of hiking with poles?? This is a regular question I get and something quite topical amongst hikers generally. While adequate levels of fitness are always preferred before you set off on a hiking adventure, I also...
Sore knees while hiking?? 6 exercises that help! Sore knees while hiking is probably one of the most common issues I hear from hikers or want to be hikers. This is generally the older hiker who perhaps has a little arthritis creeping in, has some muscle imbalances...