Girl Trekker Training: Putting more heart in to your health

GirlsTrek have dedicated “trek style” training sessions to provide you with the opportunity to improve your health and wellbeing in nature’s classroom. At our Girl Trekker training’s you will experience:

• Specifically tailored exercise to assist you become stronger for treks
• An environment of support and friendship with no judgement
• The mental benefits from exercising in nature
• Laughter and warm-heartedness

Girl Trekker training is 2 hours in duration and each week we focus on a particular area of your body to strengthen for trekking.

These include:

• Core
• Upper body
• Leg strength
• Balance
• Technique

Our sessions combine interval training with endurance. We cater for introductory through to advanced fitness.

Join us!

Girl Trekker Training Details

GIRL TREKKER TRAINING – BRISBANE

ALERTS

Girl Trekker Training will be taking a break for the month of April due to the evolving Coronavirus situation. This will be closely monitored, with appropriate action being taken if this continues into the future.

Where? Hoop Pine Picnic Area – 114 Sir Samuel Griffiths Drive, Toowong

When?  Every Saturday morning – please arrive at 5:45 am (6:00 am start) to 8:00 am.
Please text Suzanne, on 0400 004 313 for more information

Join?  Click here to complete your GirlTrekker form

GIRL TREKKER TRAINING – GOLD COAST

ALERTS

Girl Trekker Training will be taking a break for the month of April due to the evolving Coronavirus situation. This will be closely monitored, with appropriate action being taken if this continues into the future.

Where? Nerang Velodrome, 8 Hope St, Nerang QLD 4211

When?  Every Saturday morning – please arrive at 5:45 am (6:00 am start) to 8:00 am.
Please text Francesca, on 0400 702 570 for more information

Join?  Click here to complete your GirlTrekker form

How do I pay?
You can either pay $20 cash on the day or purchase a casual pass or 10 pass online

NOTE: HikeFit Passes are valid for six months from first visit.

What to Wear/Bring?
A good pair of training shoes (boots are not a necessity) back pack with water (at least 1 Litres), cap and towel. We can assist you with purchasing suitable gear if required.

Trekking Levels*
Level 1 – Gentle: You can walk 3 days per week for one hour on flat terrain with no difficulty
Level 2 – Easy: You can walk 3 days per week for one hour on hilly terrain with no difficulty
Level 3 – Moderate: You can walk 4 – 5 days per week on a variety of hills, stairs and flat. You will be able to walk for 3 hours without taking a break carrying at least 5 kgs in a backpack
Level 4 – Challenging: You can walk long distances of 3 hour or more a couple of times a week carrying up to 10 kgs. You can manage steep terrain as well as tougher climatic conditions (wind/rain/cold)
Level 5 – Tough: You have a regular training program of endurance and strength training. You can comfortably sustain 6 hour days of walking carrying at least 15 kgs on rough and steep trails.

* These are GirlsTrek own trekking levels. They are based on Australian National Park Standards.

See below to click through to pay on line. Pickup from the HikeFit Co-ordinator on your next visit to HikeFit.