In the second installment of their "Colorado Trail Prep" series, Jen and Dyana chat with firefighter, paramedic, and personal trainer Jordan Sessions. She sheds light on the physical training recommended for a grand adventure like a thru-hike. They also discuss handling mental challenges, adapting to the rhythm of nature, problem-solving, and dealing with altitude sickness.
Follow Jordan Sessions on Instagram:
www.instagram.com/sessionslife
0:00 - Intro
2:04 - Welcome Jordan Sessions
8:30 - What drew you to want to become a Firefighter?
16:06 - Youth and embracing adventure
18:56 - Most challenging aspect of the Colorado Trail?
22:22 - The importance of stretching
27:14 - Dealing with muscle imbalances
33:15 - Exercises to help train for a thru-hike
37:50 - Dealing with altitude sickness
43:50 - Mental aspect of thru-hiking
Where to find and support Bush & Banter:
In the second installment of their "Colorado Trail Prep" series, Jen and Dyana chat with firefighter, paramedic, and personal trainer Jordan Sessions. She sheds light on the physical training recommended for a grand adventure like a thru-hike. They also discuss handling mental challenges, adapting to the rhythm of nature, problem-solving, and dealing with altitude sickness.
Follow Jordan Sessions on Instagram:
www.instagram.com/sessionslife
0:00 - Intro
2:04 - Welcome Jordan Sessions
8:30 - What drew you to want to become a Firefighter?
16:06 - Youth and embracing adventure
18:56 - Most challenging aspect of the Colorado Trail?
22:22 - The importance of stretching
27:14 - Dealing with muscle imbalances
33:15 - Exercises to help train for a thru-hike
37:50 - Dealing with altitude sickness
43:50 - Mental aspect of thru-hiking
Where to find and support Bush & Banter: