by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Apr 13, 2021 | Blog, Health and Fitness, Personal Trainer, Preparation for Hiking
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 | 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 7, 2020 | Blog, Health and Fitness, Personal Trainer
I have found the last 3 weeks fascinating from a habit change point of view. It’s always been good advice to wash your hands regularly, but very early into the COVID-19 pandemic people became obsessed by washing and sanitising their hands to the point of skin...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Apr 18, 2019 | Blog, Health and Fitness, Personal Trainer, postpartum exercise, Pregnancy Exercise
No-one wants to come home without baby It’s the most devastating of news that drives the writing of this article. The reality that despite the absolute commitment to health, the following of all medical advice for the pregnant woman – the healthy diet and sensible...
by admin | Jun 14, 2018 | Blog, Health and Fitness, Personal Trainer
Sleep deprivation – the results killer We need to remember that sleep deprivation was a form of torture in war time. It is true we can not survive without it and we seem to be a nation of people who are suffering a range of sleep disorders. From those who...