Cherie Horne

Monday, September 30, 2010

Quote for the day: Enthusiasm is the force that leads us to the final victory.
The Pilgrimage

Hey guys!

I hope you are well, happy and had an awesome weekend!

Just a tiny post today to begin the final week’s countdown to our Mera Peak Expedition 2010!

I’m pumped, my team are so excited and we are ready to climb one of the most beautiful mountains in the Himalayas.

We enjoyed a fantastic night out on Saturday, enjoyed plenty of yummy food and eagerly talked about the amazing adventure that is about to take place. A memorable night of fun, laughter and wonderful company!

I will be leading my “Super Mera Team” (Christine, Jade, Jas, Sarah, Paul and Tristan) to the summit of Mera Peak 6476m and you will be able to follow the Trek Climb Ski team as we trek and climb our way from Lukla to the summit of Mera.

Sunrise high on Mera Peak

I will have more information about this in the following days…

Stay tuned…the fun is about to begin!

Have a lovely day friends!

Take care

Love

Chez xx

Monday, August 9, 2010

Quote for the week: “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.”

G’day adventurers!

I trust you are well, happy and making the most of your lives.

The countdown is on… four weeks until we travel to beautiful Nepal to conquer Mera Peak, 6476m.

We are all visualising the adventure that will become ours, a challenge that will change  lives, create life-long friendships and a sense of achievement and enlightenment for all.

I am so proud to report that my team are amazing me with their dedication, enthusiasm and commitment. The joy and satisfaction I am getting from preparing these wonderful people for quite possibly one of their greatest challenges is a privilege far greater than my personal climbing goals.

I would like to reflect on an example of their commitment and hard work that was displayed last weekend when we took part in an Epic Wilsons Promontory Walk.

Paul, Liz, Scotty, Jade, Christine, Susan and Chez.

Christine, Jade, Paul, Scott and our awesome support crew, Liz and Susan all braved the winter weather and walked a total of 36.5 km in one day! We crossed freezing water, traversed hills, slipped over greasy board walks (well, their intrepid leader slipped on the boardwalks…3 times!!), endured the discomfort of wet gear, and walked for five hours in the dark!

Wilsons Prom is truly a hidden Australian treasure, sheer beauty all year round. We were able to experience a long secluded walk amongst rainforest, be amazed by the beautiful Sealers & Refuge Cove, play like young children at stunning Waterloo Bay and walk in the late night hours as the stars illuminated the clear dark sky! It was absolutely beautiful…and hard-core training!

I would just like to make a special mention about our wonderful support crew, Liz and Susan. They are amazing team members who proved they should both be on the plane with us to climb Mera next month! Susan has already booked for the next trip I will be guiding in March 2011 to Base Camp Everest and Island Peak (which I will talk about next post)…go girl!

Liz, who won’t mind me mentioning her age is absolutely amazing. Let’s just say she is over 60 years young and is in better shape than most 20 or 30 year olds. What a perfect example of  ‘age is no barrier to good health and fitness’…Liz you are a legend!

A few of our other team members were not able to make it to the Prom but are all training hard and will join us in the leading training sessions over the next month. Keep up the great work guys!

It was perfect training for our summit day which will be of similar duration in hours but much more demanding due to extreme altitude, temperatures and other associated mountaineering challenges.

We were all exhausted and shared many laughs as the adventure came with many surprises that I probably best not go into  (secret team business of course)!

I was so proud of them all and can’t wait to guide them up one of the most spectacular 6000m peaks in the world!

Team Mera here we come!!

Just having a bit of fun high on a rock…Christine took the photo doing a hand-stand…she is super talented!

That’s all for today friends, have a wonderful week, cherish your body and mind and always keep smiling!

Love

Chez xx

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Quote for the week: “What people say, what people do and what they say they do are entirely different things.”

Margaret Mead, Anthropologist

Happy Sunday friends!

As I write this post it’s Sunday morning 3am…yes, I am not joking! What were you doing at that hour this morning?

For the last 3 hours Team Mera and I have been walking along the beach at Mentone with headlights, packs and an excited attitude about the challenge we are soon to embark on. It was not as cold as it will be on the mountain but at least it gave us a taste of what is to come and test some of our gear out.

 What kind of guide makes their team train at midnight? You may think I am mad, no, not at all in fact these training sessions I have planned (there are more to come) are very important preparation requirements for our climb of Mera Peak in September. On summit morning we will do the exact thing, rise at midnight and start walking through the evening in hope to summit at sunrise. We will travel to Nepal in less than 7 weeks now and the training (physical & psychological) we do now is an imperative part of our preparation.

I just want to congratulate Christine, Jade, Paul, Sarah and Scott  for their outstanding effort in the very early hours of this morning. It’s all about effort and dedication with a goal in your sights…Mera is within your reach, keep the great work up team! Just a little note for you Jas, even though you weren’t with us today we are behind you 100%. Despite the recent challenge you are facing you are part of the team and will be with us when we stand on the summit of Mera in mid September. Stay positive Jas, we are with you all the way!

That’s all for me today, have a great Sunday and lovely week ahead.

Be positive, enlightened and happy!

Take care

Love & smiles

Cherie

xx

Monday, 28 June, 2010

Quote for the week: “Knowledge is Power” Sir Francis Bacon (1581-1626)

Hello friends,

I hope you are well, enjoying life and in good health with a strong, positive mind.

Last weekend I attended an excellent conference run by Sports Medicine Australia - SMX2010 Into the Future:Exercise for Health in the New Decade.

I was privileged to learn from many of the best experts in the field of sports medicine, exercise and health. Some of the speakers and their topics included:

Steve Moneghetti: Steve talked about his “Steps That Lead to Success in Sport”. In a word, inspirational. What a wonderful Australian!

Hayden Morris: Orthopaedic Surgeon. Mr Morris discussed the “Current Evolution and Future Directions of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.” This was an informative and interactive talk on the current work done by leading orthopaedic surgeons around the world. I always find this topic interesting given my background as an elite athlete, keen sports fan and prior occupation as an Operating Theatre Technician working with Orthopaedic surgeons.

Associate Professor Jill Cook: Academic. Jill talked about “The Science Behind Tendons” and how understanding tendon pathology underpins correct management of tendinopathy and how systematic and logical increases in load allow a tendon to adapt to activity. Incredible woman, who clearly has excelled in her passion.

John Quinn: Exercise Physiologist. John’s experience, knowledge and commitment to his work is admirable. He talked about the issues concerning youth and strength training including the benefits, risks, guidelines, structure and implementation. John is without question one of Australia’s leading exercise physiologists who I was delighted to listen and learn from.

Associate Professor Robin Daly: Principle Research Fellow. Robin discussed the interesting current issue of “Vitamin D for Improving Musculoskeletal Health.” There has been much talk about the role of vitamin D in strengthening bone, but new research indicates that it can also improve muscle health, performance and much more. Robin presented some breakthrough updates on the importance of vitamin D, the ’sunshine vitamin’. In a word, get outdoors daily and consume plenty of calcium in your daily diet!

Kylie Andrew: Dietitian. Kylie provided a terrific talk on “Managing Nutrition for Athletes”. She looked at how to apply the latest in sports nutrition knowledge to both junior athletes and those at varying levels of sport. What I found very positive was that my knowledge and nutrition beliefs were in alignment with Kylie’s and that all the latest ‘fads’ and ‘trends’ out there are to be ignored and rejected.

Lisa Stevens: Psychologist. “Myths & Truths: Self Management for Female Athletes”. Lisa provided an excellent talk on the importance of self management for female athletes. This is a topic I am very passionate about as self management is a key to high performance and essential to successfully creating balance and wellbeing in an individuals life. This talk discussed understanding cultural challenges, myths and truths that can facilitate female athletes in self management. Awesome!

Rob Forster-Knight: Personal Training Business Owner & Fitness Consultant. I really enjoyed Rob’s talked and found many similarities between his background and mine (former elite athlete and now PT/Fitness Consultant). Rob’s topic was “Overtraining & Managing Workload” in youth and looked at specific programming needs. He discussed the importance of not prescribing ‘watered down’ adult schedules for our youth and key variables in training and development pathways in regards to performance and wellbeing. A fantastic talk!

As you can see the speakers at SMX2010 were first class. I have not mentioned all the presenters but these were my favourite that I wanted to share with you. It was an extremely beneficial conference held at the Mecure Convention Centre, Ballarat. To have the opportunity to communicate with such inspiring individuals and also catch up with many friends in the field made for a brilliant day. I’m already looking forward to next year.

Hello to Brooke! Last week I received a beautiful email from a young lady called Brooke. I just want to say thank you very much for your kind words, it really touch my heart. I am so glad I have inspired you to follow your dreams and look forward to mentoring you in the future. Brooke, I was wondering if you could please contact me again as (yes, I am embarrassed) I accidently deleted your email and have no other way to contact you. I hope you read this, I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Mera 2010 Countdown: 10 weeks to go! Keep up the great work team. Training for this weekend has been changed. Wilsons Prom has been rescheduled to Sunday 11th. Instead we will train at the 1000 stairs this Sunday the 4th. I will contact you all later in the week regarding specific details. Also visa application forms needed, I will take them into the city and get them all approved as a group. Team meeting for Sarah, Jas and Jade this Saturday at 11am my house. See you then girls!

And, finally I would just like to mention what a significant week it has been in Australia. Without expressing any specific political views, history was made last week as a woman now represents our country. I believe this is a significant step toward the future for woman in leadership roles. I am certainly proud to be a woman and have never put limits on myself in regards to personal achievements. I hope every other female in Australia regards the appointment of Julia Gillard as our first ever female Prime Minister as an opportunity to believe in yourself, your dreams and ability to make a difference in the world.

We now have a female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, Governor-General Quentin Bryce and two female premiers, Anna Bligh (QLD) and Kristina Keneally (NSW). Inspirational…

Go girl power

Take care… be strong…and make a difference!

Love & Smiles

Cherie xx

Friday, June 18, 2010

Quote for the day: “Successful training is intelligent training. Intelligent training is knowing the ‘why’ of an exercise, as well as the ‘what’ and ‘how.’

Arthur Lydiard (NZ runner and athletics coach 1917-2004)

G’day friends,

I hope you’re all in good health, happy and living your life with a positive, strong mind.

I must apologise for the length of time since my last post, I don’t know about you but the weeks are just flying by with so much to do. In saying this I make sure I find time every day to relax and clear my mind.

This is just a brief post tonight to say ‘hello’ and yes, I am still in the country despite being a little quiet on the website!

 I have been extremely busy with many developing projects in the planning as the countdown to my Mera Peak expedition fast approaches. All of the team are so excited, training hard and looking forward to a life-changing experience. I am very eager to get back to Nepal, it has been 5 years. In 2005 I spent 8 weeks at Base Camp Everest and fell in love with the mountains. Now, as I look back and see what I have achieved since that time is quite amazing and my next challenge as a mountain guide begins in 11 weeks.

 The last 5 years have been the most significant years of my life for various reasons and returning to Nepal in September will be a cathartic step in defining the next chapter of my wonderful  life.

 I take great  pride in the responsibility I have for looking after my team and sharing with them the exhilaration of mountaineering and the beauty and wonder of Nepal.

I will talk more about our lead-up as the weeks draw closer.

I have another busy Saturday training my clients and on Sunday I will be attending the Victorian Conference of Science & Medicine in Sport & Exercise.

As an exercise professional, this is a conference not to be missed with a line up of excellent, high quality speakers including the keynote speaker, Steve Moneghetti (my childhood hero). I will be making my way down to Ballarat  for this full day conference to learn all the latest in Science & Medicine in Sport & Exercise. I look forward to briefing you all on the conference in the next week.

That’s all for this winter evening in Melbourne. Have an exciting weekend, do what you love, make a difference in all that you do and be thankful for the life you have!

Until next post, take care and keep smiling friends.

Love

Cherie xx

Friday, May 14, 2010

Quote of the week: “A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.”
Spanish Proverb

G’day friends,

I hope you are all keeping warm as Melbourne experiences some chilly weather, winter is less than 3 weeks away! The cold snap must be with us because I have been wearing my mountaineering thermals when I ride my bike home from training my clients at the gym. Yes, the same thermals I was wearing exactly 12 months ago in Alaska when I was climbing one of the coldest mountains in the world (Denali)!

Melbourne is no comparison to Alaska but let me say I was toasty warm in my climbing gear, I didn’t even feel the cold.
So, there is no excuse to avoid exercising in the cold… just get the right clothing and you will love it! All your adventure shops sell thermal wear that is inexpensive and perfect for this time of the year. I don’t want to hear “Oh…it’s too cold to exercise!” No excuses!

Last Friday morning I had great fun talking to the boys on Sport 927. Chrisso (Michael Christian) and TJ (Tony Jones) were praising Adam White for his recent weight loss and I was equally impressed so offered Whitey a complimentary personal training session with me. I look forward to training with you soon Whitey!

During my time on radio we briefly talked about alcohol, in particular the kilojoule content. I regularly discuss this topic with clients and drill into them what a waste of time it is to consume alcohol when you are trying to lose weight. I am a teetotaller so you wont get any sympathy from me at all!

Here are some facts you should know about alcohol:

Alcohol is high in kilojoules which in not ideal if weight loss is your goal. It contains 29kj/gram (fat 37kj/gram; carbohydrates 17kj/gram; protein 16kj/gram.) Yes, it is true that the kilojoules from alcohol are burned straight away however, in order to lose weight you have to burn all of the alcohol off first, then the excess kilojoules you have consumed for the day plus the excess weight you are carrying!

Weight loss it challenging enough and drinking alcohol just makes the process that much harder. It’s very simple really… abstinence! (Yes, I know my clients are reading this but I wont mention any names…or will I) ?

What is a standard drink?

A drink that contains 10g of alcohol. Much less than you probably think, so next time you consume that huge glass of red you are probably drinking at least 3 times the standard amount!
All alcoholic drinks must contain the number of standard drinks they contain on the label so please start looking at what you are drinking!

 Standard drinks are equivalent to:

280mls normal strength beer
560ml light beer
100ml wine
30ml spirits

Now, for the kilojoule (average per serve) content…

Champagne 120ml - 355kj
Champagne cocktail - (1/2 orange juice) 230kj
Wine 160ml - 500kj (white wine is slighter higher than red)
Spirits 30ml - 275kj
Pre-mixed spirits in a can 375ml - 1100kj
Bourbon/rum 30ml - (and diet cola) 290kj
Bourbon/rum 30ml - (cola) 500kj
Beer 285ml - 440kj
Light beer 285ml - 300kj
Gin & tonic -460kj
Liquers 30ml - 400kj
Daiquiri - 750kj

So, if you must drink at least be aware of the kilojoules you are drinking…and realise weight loss isn’t going to be easy, instead so be strong and say “no” to alcohol if you seriously want to lose weight!

The new alcohol guidelines just introduced by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia suggest:

Low level risk drinking for men and women is 2 standard drinks or less in any one day
Under 15 year olds and pregnant woman recommendation in no alcohol; for 15-17 year olds the safest option is to delay the initiation of alcohol as long as possible
Moderate alcohol intake - include some alcohol free nights, try soda spritzers, light beers and lower alcohol wines (30% kilojoule and alcohol reduced)

My favourite ’super foods’: Nutrition is a very important part of my life, when I eat healthy I feel amazing and can train, work and live with passion and energy. I put far too much effort into my training to destroy it with poor food choices. My body is my temple, I feed it accordingly. Many people ask me what I eat?
Well, my philosophy is very simple, eat lots of fresh ‘raw food’ (food as close to it’s natural state as possible) with plenty of colour “just like a rainbow” and if the content label contains more than 4 ingredients don’t eat (much) of it! Eat quality wholegrain carbohydrates, lean protein (especially fish), legumes, good fats, low fat dairy products and plenty of water.

Here is a list of some of my favourite foods that I eat every day:
Oats, brown rice, sweet potato, youghurt, nuts and seeds, fish, broccoli, tomatoes, bananas, pears, apples, kiwi fruit, lentils and beans, herbs and spices (garlic, ginger, cinnamon).

So there you have it, some interesting facts on alcohol. I hope you learned something and think about the importance of moderation when it comes to consuming alcohol.

Next post I will talk about over-training, the importance of iron and a some mountaineering information.

Have an awesome weekend friends, be happy, exercise, eat well and make a difference to everyone you meet (we all have the ability to do that)!

Take care & keep smiling

Love

Cherie xx

Friday, May 7, 2010

Quote for the day: “In the search for your destiny, you will often find yourself obliged to change direction.”
The Fifth Mountain

Happy Friday friends!

I hope you are all keeping a happy mind and looking after yourself in the best way you can.

It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday, I hope all the Mum’s out there get all the love they deserve…and that’s a lot of love too! I don’t think there would be a more challenging job in the world than to be a Mother. Happy Mother’s Day Mum, I love you! Don’t forget it’s not too late to take part in the Mother’s Day Classic, a great way to celebrate Mum’s Day with exercise and great company! If you can’t make it perhaps you can take Mum out for a walk around home and then make her a healthy brekky!

Empowering adventures in the Mountains Just to let you all know I’m in the process of designing a special Personal Training Adventure Package to Everest Base Camp. This will take place in 2011 and incorporate 3 months of Personal Training and a trek of a lifetime to Base Camp Everest!

I have many ideas about special groups/packages but I welcome all ideas and suggestions. I am here to cater for everyone! A few ladies have requested a “Girls only trek to Everest”, a “Mother & Daughter trek/ Father & Son trek”, and even a “Birthday celebration at Everest” has been suggested! Anything is possible…I can make it happen…bring the adventures on!!! I will have more details soon but feel free to contact me if you have any questions or ideas 0407362598

Mera Peak Information Night Just to let “Team Mera 2010″ know our information evening is coming up in the next few weeks, I look forward to seeing you on Saturday 22nd. I am sure all of you are counting down the months until our September departure! Keep up the hard work training and stay true to your goal team! How exciting…Nepal here we come!

Healthy Nutritious Breakfast ideas:

After some morning exercise a hearty nutritious breakfast is essential so here are a few ideas to kick start your metabolism and provide you with important vitamins, minerals and energy. Now that the cold weather has moved in start enjoying some warm breakfast options that are healthy and delicious!

• Porridge with stewed or dried fruit, mashed banana and cinnamon or a drizzle of manuka honey in you prefer.
• Natural muesli, fresh fruit and thick youghurt.
• Wholegrain or rye toast with baked beans.
• Thick sourdough or rye toast with poached eggs, tomato and spinach.
• Fruit protein based smoothies with low fat or skim milk and youghurt.

Yummy ideas…enjoy your brekky, it’s the most important meal of the day!

Have a lovely weekend everyone, be happy, eat well, exercise and live life with love and appreciation! Take care, keep smiling Love Chez xx

Quote for the week: “You can change your world by changing your mind”
Buddha

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Happy Wednesday friends!

School is back, Easter has passed and May is fast approaching!

I hope you’re all well and didn’t consume too much chocolate over the Easter break! A few of my clients over indulged and feeling a little guilty this week but that’s ok we are back on track now!

It’s time to set some new goals for the month of May. Many of my clients will be taking part in the Mother’s Day Classic fun run and walk on Sunday May 9th. This is a great event and a terrific incentive to step up your exercise, have some fun and celebrate a Special Day to help raise funds for breast cancer research. If you have any questions about this event don’t hesitate to ask….hope to see you there!

In the news: In the next few months I will feature in the Nature & Health Magazine’s Portrait series. I will keep you posted when to look out for the feature interview with me…

Super Food of the week: Lentils are among the most nutritious legumes available are a great source of cholesterol lowering fibre and lean protein. They contain lots of iron, B vitamins, very filling, low in kilojoules & fat and taste yummy! They also contain folate and magnesium which contribute to heart health and improve the flow of blood, oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Lentils come in various colours including red, green and brown and you can make some very tasty and nutritious dishes with this important Super food. Go and grab some lentils today!

Training tip for the week: Play like a kid..have no fear! When was the last time you kicked a footy? Can’t remember? Well, my advice to you this week is give it a go as it will make you laugh, get your heart pumping and be totally invigorating….(I hope)! Last week I did this with my PT friends at Harper’s and we had so much fun (thanks Az)! For a brief moment I actually thought I was a female version of Gary Ablett! Remember exercise doesn’t have to be boring, slogging away on the treadmill or exercise bike isn’t very stimulating so be creative just like a kid, move, jump, laugh and get active just for fun!

Mountaineering Medicine: Today I thought I would provide you with some Altitude related illnesses that can occur when in the mountains. As a mountain guide it is very important that I’m knowledgeable and aware of all altitude related illness and medicine so I would like to inform you all too. Here is the most common illness that can effect people trekking and climbing at altitude.

AMS - Acute Mountain Sickness: This is the most common disorder that afflicts those who go too high too fast due to the effects of lowered oxygen pressure on the brain. Mountaineering is definitely not a race, if you treat it like that you will never reach the summit! The symptoms of mild or moderate AMS are not dissimilar to those of a bad hangover (not that I would know …I have NEVER been drunk!) Headache, nausea, and sometimes vomiting will be the unpleasant side effects with the severity depending on the rate of ascent, the altitude reached and quite often individual susceptibilty.

Trekking and climbing at altitude with an experienced guide will prevent many if not all of symptoms of AMS. The pace and distance covered each day will be carefully monitored, prophylactic (preventative) medication may be used, hydration levels and nutrition prioritised and individual care of all clients of prime importance.

AMS should not be taken lightly as it can lead to more serious illnesses such as HACE (high altitude cerebral edema) and HAPE (high altitude pulmonary edema) which can lead to very serious illnesses or death. I will talk about this another time.

But, don’t let this deter you from the mountains as climbing and trekking with me at Trek Climb Ski will be safe, fun and an experience you will never forget!

Go on…join me in the mountains!

Have a happy, safe and healthy week friends. Don’t forget to be thankful for each day and all you have. Take care, keep smiling.

Love

Chez xx

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Quote for the day: “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship”. Buddha

Hello friends,

Just a very short post today to wish you all a very happy and safe Easter! I’m sure Easter has special meaning and significance to everyone for varying reasons (hopefully not just about eating lots of chocolate :-)) so whatever that is please enjoy the next few days and be thankful for all you have in life.

Nutrition tip: Enjoy Easter and the indulgence of chocolate but remember that moderation is the key! There has been a barrage of research suggesting that chocolate is particularly good for us which could be a convient excuse to indulge at this choccy-frenzy time, however that’s only dark chocolate!

Dark chocolate contains antioxidants and flavonoids due to its high cocoa content which can be beneficial for us and chocolate certainly has a remarkable abilty to make us feel (temporarily) happy. This is due to the ingredients which increase our serotonin levels (a naturally occurring brain chemical that makes us feel happy).

However, chocolate is high in fat and kilojoules…yes, (sorry) not ideal if weight loss is your goal! One small hollow easter egg contains approximately 500 kilojoules. To burn that off you would need to walk for 30min or swim or ride for at least 20min.

So, my Easter message to you all is: eat chocolate in moderation and go for quality chocolate instead of quantity and most importantly don’t forget to move more!

Now, for something a little different and totally inspiring check out this amazing footage of Trek Climb Ski clients, John and Barbara on the summit of Mera Peak. In 6 months time I will be guiding an awesome group of people to the top of Mera and this is what they will experience also!

That’s all for today friends, I truly hope you all have a wonderful, happy and peaceful Easter. Spend it doing the things that bring you joy and happiness and share it with the one’s you love and appreciate.

Take care, keep safe.

Love

Cherie x x

Friday, March 19, 2010

Quote for the day: “You cannot travel the path until you have become the path itself.”

Hi there friends, I trust you’re all in good health and cultivating a strong, peaceful and happy mind. Here is some very exciting news for you all….

This week Trek Climb Ski lauched our “High-Altitude Elite Development Programs”

What is altitude?

I love the mountains and I love challenging myself at great heights but I also have a great interest in the physiological aspects of altitude exposure. I’ve been to “high altitude” in Africa, South America, Europe, North America and Asia over the last five years and I’m learning more each time about altitude and it’s affects on the human body and mind.
The benefits of altitude training have been discussed extensively for many years but the recent interest from elite sporting clubs in Australia (such as Collingwood Football Club) and many Australian distance running athletes (who train at the National Altitude Training Centre, Falls Creek) has put this topic in the news.
Now I have a unique opportunity to share it all with you…I can’t wait!

I will talk more specifically about the benefits of altitude training in another post as it is such an interesting subject but today I simply want to classify altitude into three levels that are physiologically significant.

“Altitude” or “Moderate Altitude” 2,400 - 3,600 Meters (8,000 - 12,000 Feet)

“High Altitude” 3,600 - 5,500 Meters (12,000 - 18,000 Feet)

“Extreme Altitude” 5,000 - 8,800 Meters (18,000 - 29,000 Feet)

All of the expeditions we run at Trek Climb Ski are classified as “High Altitude” as they are conducted in the stunning Himalayas which give us a unique point of difference if you want a “real challenge!”

If you have any questions please contact me on 0407362598 or if you prefer send me an email.

Training tip for the week: Motivation in training and nutrition (for most) is a transient emotion. When you are finding it difficult to get moving or eat healthy food perhaps writing it down as an “accountabilty” diary will help.

I have designed a specific “Weekly Food and Exercise Diary” to keep you on track and offer a exercise and nutrition accountabilty program to help your reach your health and fitness goals. If this sounds like what you need I would love to help! Don’t just think about it, give me a call today and take the first step towards the new you!

Super Food of the week: Sweet Potatoes. This is one of my favourite foods, I eat them every day! They’ll satisfy your cravings for starches but are far more healthier than their white nutrient poor cousins. Carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium and fibre are just a few of the benefits of eating this yummy veggie, which is ranked amongst the highest vegetable on the nutrition scale. So start including sweet potatoes in your diet today!

Have a Happy Friday friends and wonderful weekend. Take care, keep smiling Love Chezzy x x