by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Mar 27, 2023 | Mindfulness in Nature
Mindfulness in Nature: Overcoming Nature Deficit Disorder I’ve just returned from hosting my mindfulness in nature retreat at Huon Bush Retreats. One of the key focuses is to calm the mind, which in my opinion is much easier to do when immersed in nature. For...
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 | 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 | 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...
