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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
