Everest Base Camp Training - months 6-9 of a 12 month training schedule I'm going to Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side. Here is a diary of the physical and mental training I did in preparation for this. Obviously the ultimate goal is to be...
Everest Base Camp Training – months 3-6 of a 12 month training schedule I’m going to Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side. Here is a diary of the physical and mental training I did in preparation for this. Obviously the ultimate goal is to be...
Breast support during exercise In my job as a fitness professional I often see women exercising who clearly look uncomfortable as their breasts move excessively as they exercise. Breasts that are not adequately supported by your bra can result in discomfort for you and perhaps embarrassment. ...
Everest Base Camp Training - months 3-6 of a 12 month training schedule I'm going to Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side. Here is a diary of the physical and mental training I did in preparation for this. Obviously the ultimate goal is to be...
Everest Base Camp training - here is a description of the first 3 months of 12 months of training to Everest Base Camp [caption id="attachment_1310" align="aligncenter" width="300"] View on the way to Everest Base Camp[/caption] It's called periodisation and what this means is to chunk your training...
Pregnancy exercise Hobart - want to exercise in water? Here are Jo’s top 3 tips [caption id="attachment_183" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Come to our ante natal aqua class - Hobart Aquatic Centre[/caption] In Hobart we have regular ante natal aqua classes on offer but if attending a class does...
How to survive the 4 F’s The countdown to Christmas is on and for many people diaries are filling up with Christmas functions and ‘let’s catch up before Christmas’ dinner dates and functions. The New Year period means holidays, eating out and catching up with family. ...
Is baby the tipping point? Exploring neck and shoulder pain I’ve been prescribing exercise for women after they have had baby since 2001 and have found that although the basics of rehabilitating the body remain the same (pelvic floor recruitment, pelvic and core stability) more and...
Currently I have a number of clients who are thinking they might like to “Run the Bridge” Hobart in mid February 2015 in the 10 km category. I really encourage clients to focus on a physical goal – it gives your training meaning and a deadline. ...
Why exercise in water? Water based workouts are well known to be the best place to be when returning to exercise, while nursing an injury, when you are pregnant or somewhat older. But did you know that water based workouts can also appeal to a strong,...