Glenorchy Gazette SEPTEMBER 2022 19
Chefaholic Cooking School and Catering
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Jo Cordell-Cooper can get you up to speed
Hiking faster Jo Cordell-Cooper HIKING can be enjoyed at any age and stage; I’ve always said that. But on a recent winter hike into the Central Highlands, I was surprised at how quickly a strong and savvy hiker overtook me and left me in their dust. I’m still feeling quite capable all things considered, so I pondered – was she extraordinarily swift, or had I become slow? I think the truth is a combination of both. As a personal trainer in my 50s it was easy for me to reflect on how I’ve been hiking lately and why I might be so much slower. My dog is aging, and my hiking buddies now are social and steady. So, what to do about this? Can I train so I’m able to keep up with my younger and fitter hiking buddies? The answer is yes! Here’s what to do to improve your walking speed: First, ditch the dog – not every day, but take a few 20-30 minute walks weekly where you can walk faster. Regardless of your age if you frequently walk fast and push it on some hills or stairs, even for shorter hikes your body will become accustomed to this. Little efforts add up. On hills and the flat allow the heart rate to rise and then rest. Push, rest, push, rest – that’s the way to build cardio strength as well as muscle endurance, so there is your first strategy. By rest I mean walk a bit slower – don’t stop completely! Secondly, resolve any longstanding injuries.
I had a long-standing hamstring and glute strain, and this had made me walk with more caution. Often even when injuries are resolved we retain a more careful way of moving and I had been doing this. So, by allowing adequate recovery and then re-strengthening my glutes and hamstring I regained my hiking fitness and speed. By adding some squats and lunges to my workout improved my strength and confidence that the injury would not flare. Thirdly, head off with some fitter hikers. This challenged and motivated me to keep up and boost my cardio fitness. I had noticed my hiking buddy whom I met in Nepal was letting me go first which is a social and kind thing to do so we can walk and talk, talk and walk. But this was not getting me fitter and faster. Mostly we ambled along side by side, but at times I let her set the pace (and tried to keep up). Even as you age your body is incredibly adaptive to the way you move and train. Even if your fitness and way of moving is slower than it once was, fitness can improve at every age and stage.
Jo Cordell-Cooper is Jo CC Holistic PT. She offers beginner Friday NIGHT Hikes (weekly) on the Eastern Shore, and regular intermediate half-day hikes. Check out her website at https://jocc. com.au/hiking for more information, or phone 0409 86 2206.
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