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Walking Kokoda – How Fit Do I Need To Be?
The Bloody Track
When I was preparing for the Kokoda Trail, I heard lots of stories on how hard it would be, and how fit I would need to be in order to walk for 9 days through the heat and the mud . Was it difficult? Sure. Is it impossible? Well, obviously not, because thousands of people walk it every year, with tour operators such as Getaway Trekking.
What should be your level of fitness? When people ask me that question, they are most likely insinuating whether there’s any chance for them to make it being flabby with a lack of physical activity for quite some time?’ If you are in this category, don’t lose heart!
let’s observe some evidence. It’s a plain equation of physics. You need to produce more energy to be able to transfer a bigger mass. Being overweight usually indicates that exercise has not been ‘high on the priority list’ for quite some time. To tackle Kokoda, this will need to change.
Getting Fit
Being ‘fit’ means that your heart can operate effectively at higher levels than when you are resting. When we are in motion, the heart has to provide the body with a greater amount of blood and oxygen.
The main cause of problems in Kokoda come down to poor cardiovascular fitness – where the heart is overworked and cannot cope with the ‘load’ that is being demanded by the body.
Fitness Challenge
So, how can you increase your fitness levels? I definitely recommend you to start a physical activity program in which you can exercise for extended period of time. You can begin with any form of simple physical activity like walking around the house, doing some aerobic workout, bike riding, swimming, tennis or start some gym at the club, etc.. Don’t procrastinate – just start. You will find that once you start moving it will have a dramatic effect on your motivation to go longer and further.
The Finish Line
The good news is that once your body is over the initial shocks of an exercise regime, you will start to notice surprising effects on your health. You will start to shed off extra fat in your body, be more energetic during the day and sleep deeper during the night. Your loved ones will get behind your decision to tackle on of the toughest challenges of your life. Ultimately your success depends on your ability to persevere. Kokoda is not a race (although it has been completed in 19 hours!), it is a matter of determination and self-discipline.
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