Kokoda Historical: Preparing for Kokoda
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The best preparation you can do prior to your trek is to walk. I recommend walking 3-4 times a week with a small pack increasing the weight as your fitness improves. Try and go bush walking in your local area, this will not only improve your fitness but also your skills on off-road tracks. You could even make it an overnight camping trip that incorporates hiking and camping and testing your equipment before you go.
Most people with a reasonable amount of fitness can achieve walking the Kokoda Track. Whilst it will be tough, it is achievable. The biggest mistake people make is building it up to be harder than it really is. Your mental fitness is what gets you through in the end. If you need some inspiration just turn to any good history book and read about the Diggers who did it in the most outrages conditions imaginable, when you put this in perspective you have nothing much to worry about. In most places around Australia you can always find outdoor PT classes either through your local gym or through personal trainers. Group classes are the way to go, not only are they cheaper than a personal trainer but you don’t have to pay for expensive gym fees. Classes normally run in a 4 week cycle and it might be a good idea to do this once or twice in the lead up to your trek. More information can be found at http://www.totalbodyworkout.com.au/ Ways to Promote Fitness
Please see your GP prior to starting any exercise program. Here is an example of a 3 day exercise program. Simply have a rest day in between each of the 3 days listed below. Keep rotating this program, at the end of each cycle increase the amount of activity for example turn your 30-40 minute walk in to 60-90 mins or do each exercise both morning and night.
Attention should be given to the following.
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Trek Dates
