ESS Specialised Training Programs

The 12 week training and preparation program has been purposefully designed to prepare clients for the unique challenges of the Kokoda Trek. Developed by Wayne Rodgers and the Earth Sea Sky High Performance Team, this program will assist ESS clients to safely and comfortably complete this adventure.

Training Program Options

The Fully Supervised

The Fully Supervised Training Program provides Melbourne based clients the opportunity to train, one on one, with an ESS fitness specialist. 'Fully Supervised' clients are required to complete four separate training sessions for each of the 12 weeks of the program (36 sessions overall). The program incorporates gym based indoor training and accompanied outdoor urban and bush walks. The Earth Sea Sky Fully Supervised Training program is divided into 3 graduated phases: Getting started, Exploring Your Potential and The Final Push. Client progress will be monitored through all three stages.

Remote with Personal Trainer

The Remote with Personal Trainer Program provides clients with a personal trainer who will guide clients through the ESS training program. ESS instructs all Personal Trainers in the ESS fitness training program principles and methods before permitting them to work with our clients. ESS remains in regular contact via email newsletter and phone with the client and personal trainer to monitor progress through the program and its outcomes. "Remote with Personal Trainer" clients undertake the same 36 session training program utilizing gym based indoor training and outdoor urban and bush walks. The Earth Sea Sky Remote (with Personal Trainer) program is divided into the same 3 preparatory phases: Getting Started, Exploring Your Potential and The Final Push

Fully Remote (with DVD)

The Fully Remote Training Program caters for clients who do not reside in Melbourne. "Fully Remote" clients undertake the same 12 week / 36 sessions training program incorporating indoor training and outdoor urban and bush walks. The Fully Remote Training program consists of the same 3 preparatory phases including Getting Started, Exploring Your Potential and The Final Push.

Fully Remote clients are provided with a comprehensive instructional DVD designed by ESS that demonstrates all the necessary fitness requirements for the chosen adventure. A comprehensive training manual is also provided and enables clients to monitor & record their progress. ESS fitness staff will be in regular contact with Fully Remote clients, during the 12 week program, to provide additional advice, support and encouragement and ensure the training is progressing on schedule.