Kokoda Challenge - How fit do I have to be?

Kokoda Challenge - How fit do I have to be?

The Bloody Track When I was getting ready for Kokoda, many people kept telling me that it will be very difficult and I need to be in my highest level of fitness to be able to walk for 9 days through the heat and the mud. Was it tough? Definitely. Is it unfeasible? of course not sincethousands of people walk it every year.How fit do you need to be? Normally, when people ask me this question they are insinuating: 'If I'm fat and haven't done any physical activity for quite some time, will I be able to do it?' If you are part of this category, don't lose hope! Let's look at some facts. It's a simple law of physics. To shift a bigger mass, we need to produce more energy. Being fat normally means that physical activity has been absent from your schedule for a while. If you want to walk the Kododa, you will have to modify this routine.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 supply more blood and oxygen to the certain areas of our body. The main cause of problems in Kokoda come down to poor cardiovascular fitness - where the heart is working at the maximum of its capacity without being able to provide the body its needed amount of blood and oxygen.Fitness Challenge So, how can you increase your fitness levels? My recommendation is to begin by incorporating some physical activities that you'll do for longer period of time. It could be walking around the house, some aerobics exercises, running (begin by short distances), bike riding, swimming, tennis, or any other form of workout. Don't procrastinate - just start. You will find that as soon as you start some physical activity it will have a great 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 and well being. You will begin to shed off some fat, be more dynamic during the day and sleep better at night. Your friends and family will support your choice to attempt one of the most challenging experience of your life. Ultimately your success depends on your determination and ability to persevere. Kokoda is not a race (even though it has been completed in 19 hours!), it is about challenging yourself to go beyond your comfort zone.

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