Trek2Health’s health and wellness articles draw on research insight, program experience and evaluation learning connected to the Trek2Health model. Covering themes such as movement, resilience, nature-based activity, social connection, behavioural change and supportive environments, the articles explore how practical, supported action can help people build strength, confidence and long-term wellbeing. For participants, referrers, supporters, partners and agencies, this content offers a deeper look at Trek2Health’s evidence-informed approach and how it supports practical progress, engagement and lasting wellbeing.
In this video, Professor Gert-Jan Pepping introduces an ecological approach to health and wellbeing. Rather than seeing wellbeing as something that happens only inside the mind or body, this perspective looks at the relationship between a person and their environment…
By Dr Gert-Jan Pepping, Dr Eric Brymer and Dr Peter Le Rossignol Trek2Health Research Team There is now a substantial body of evidence demonstrating that engaging with natural environments can support and enhance human health and wellbeing. Activities such as…
VO₂ Max Testing: Relevance for Frontline workers Introduction Physical fitness plays a critical role in both physical and mental wellbeing. For people working in high-stress professions such as police, military, emergency services, and healthcare, maintaining strong physical health is particularly…
Where and how much? The benefits of walking are well known: improving cardiovascular health, increasing leg strength, preventing back pain, reducing diabetes risk, improving mood and mental health. Questions that you should consider when starting a walking program is where…
This article is adapted from a speech delivered by Gert-Jan Pepping at the Trek House in December 2025. Good evening everyone. It’s great to be here, and thank you, Bruce, for inviting me to say a few words. I’m Gert-Jan,…
Put simply, resilience is the ability to cope with mental and physical challenges in your life. It may be common knowledge to some, but high levels of physical fitness or wellness enable you to reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular risk…
In Trek2Health Client Programs, the model is applied with real-world frontline populations, with outcomes measured and evaluated by the Trek2Health Research Team.
The Quarter 1 2026 Client Outcomes Report shows meaningful gains in mental wellbeing, aerobic fitness and physical activity behaviour. Module 1 participants recorded substantial reductions in depression, anxiety and stress, alongside an 8% improvement in estimated VO₂max and a strong increase in Physical Activity Index scores. Module 3 participants continued to build on these gains, with improved activity levels, increased aerobic fitness, reduced psychological distress and positive changes in body composition.
These results point to one of Trek2Health’s key strengths: a progressive program pathway where early improvements in confidence, wellbeing and fitness can be strengthened over time through continued participation, challenge, connection and supported behaviour change.
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