by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Jul 14, 2016 | Inspiring Women
Tell us how you came to be representing Australia in your 60’s My story starts back in 2007 when I moved to Rose Bay. I was looking to do something energetic and perhaps competitive. I made contact with the Rowing Club and had a try out with them, but...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Jun 16, 2016 | Inspiring Women
When Sonja Preston told me she was going to walk The Camino de Santiago I was filled with envy! Read this story about what inspired Sonja Preston, and why at 60 she decided to walk The Camino de Santiago – an ancient pilgrimage route over 300 km long. Would...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Jun 8, 2016 | Water fitness
Exercise while pregnant in water? Certainly! Here are Jo’s top 3 tips for ladies wanting to exercise while pregnant in water If you are pregnant you will really benefit from exercise in water because it is low impact, keeps your body temperature cool and your...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | May 19, 2016 | Women's Personal Training
Kettlebell use during pregnancy? Safe or not? I trained in kettlebells a few years back and I’ve done extra training since. I love using them myself and most of my clients enjoy working with them too. Most. I’ve had some stunning results with...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | May 5, 2016 | Women's Personal Training
I’m just back from the Filex Fitness Convention 2016 attending 14 x 90 minute sessions over 3 days. It’s pretty intense but wonderfully motivating and I am lucky to be able to attend – it keeps me focused and up to date. As a self employed person...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Mar 17, 2016 | Women's Personal Training
Recently I was invited by Childrens Health Association Tasmania (Hobart Mum’s Network) to talk about easy workouts for time poor mums. These easy workout can be done at home or at a park and require no equipment. To improve your fitness it is always best to...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Feb 18, 2016 | Women's Personal Training
One thing that has always perplexed my husband (and my PT clients) is my decision to have a personal trainer. ‘Why does a Personal Trainer have a Personal Trainer’ he asks, ‘can’t you write yourself a program?’ Clearly I could – I have the expertise and passion for...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Feb 11, 2016 | Water fitness
Foam ankle cuffs ‘change’ the way your muscles contract in water By wearing foam ankle cuffs your water workout increases in intensity as well as strengthening and toning butts, guts and hamstrings. Water workouts have long been considered the gentler...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Jan 28, 2016 | Women's Personal Training
Much is made of how celebrities ‘bounce back’ from pregnancy but the way you exercise after baby is born is a very individual thing. I’m really pleased to hear that some women do not have any restrictions to their exercise routines after they have a baby, but this is...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Nov 11, 2015 | Training for hiking, Water fitness
As a 3 time past participant of the Point to Pinnacle half marathon walk I am well aware that the speed at which this event must be carried out at is going to lead to muscle soreness and I wonder if you have considered a Point to Pinnacle recovery plan to minimise...
