by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Mar 8, 2022 | Training for hiking, Women's Personal Training
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...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Feb 18, 2022 | Training for hiking, Women's Personal Training
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...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Jan 24, 2022 | Training for hiking, Women's Personal Training
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...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Jun 21, 2021 | Inspiring Women
Could it be vitamin B6 toxicity? Kirsty is a long term friend and part time client of mine who had a weird set of symptoms and a variety of medical tests looking for a diagnosis – no one was considering vitamin B6 toxicity, especially from a clean eating and...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Apr 13, 2021 | Training for hiking, Women's Personal Training
Hiking Fitness Tips – Why Focus on Calf 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 hiking...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Feb 10, 2021 | Women's Personal Training
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 | Nutrition - Online, Training 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 | Jun 15, 2020 | Nutrition - Online, Training for hiking
The ultimate hiking snack – SCROGGIN! Also known as trail mix (food for mad keen hikers) Scroggin is another word for trail mix and is an absolute staple of any mad keen hikers diet. It is always carried with easy access, to be bought out at any break and nibbled...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | May 15, 2020 | Mindfulness in Nature, Training for hiking
I’m curious to know if I could PROVE to you that time in nature is good for your health would you go outside more? If you read the research that demonstrates that being in nature reduces stress, anxiety, and depression on a biochemical level would it make you...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Apr 24, 2020 | Mindfulness in Nature, Training for hiking, Women's Personal Training
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...
