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You are here: Home / Uncategorized / All / Hiking and Fitness Go Hand in Hand

Hiking and Fitness Go Hand in Hand

Published on May 21, 2015 By Gunjan 12 Comments

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As an outdoor activity hiking promotes fitness in a fun way where you can explore your surroundings, be with nature, improve your physical and mental health, inhale fresh air and sometimes enjoy some photography.

Depending on the trail you hike it is an easy exercise and adjustable to one’s fitness and requirements. It is one activity that can be made as social as possible and in fact it is much more fun when in a group.

In summer especially, I prefer hiking on weekends with my family and some friends where I can get some change in my work out routine, I can stay outdoors and socialize at the same time, it helps me to keep a check on my stamina and I get plenty of family time as well and most importantly it’s inexpensive.

 

How hiking is Beneficial:

1.    Hiking helps in physical fitness by exercising every part of the body like legs, knees, ankles, abdomen, neck, hips and is a great cardio workout.

2.    It improves heart and lung fitness and is great for lowering the blood pressure and cholesterol.

3.    It promotes good bone health by exposing you to sun and tones up the muscles.

4.    Improves sleep quality thereby reducing insomnia and depression.

5.    Helps in maintaining normal weight and lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes.

 

If you plan to hike long distances then you should prepare your body by exercising regularly like aerobics, jogging, running, yoga, strength training, and weight lifting.

At the end of the day you might feel tired and your whole body may be exhausted and since  tired muscles are prone to injury so make sure to do some strengthening exercises to prepare your body and avoid injuries. Many exercises like wall sit, crunches, squats, leg raises and so on can be done.

For flexibility try to do some stretching by taking breaks during hiking and especially after the hike before you call the day off.   Gentle loosening stretching exercises are required and don’t indulge in any vigorous stretching because your muscles would be tired after the hike.

So make the most of the good summer weather outside to stay fit healthy and happy!

 

Health tip of the week

“This summer indulge in outdoor activities to stay fit”

 

References:

Fitday.com

Goodhiker.com

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  1. Eric says

    June 4, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    I totally agree. Hiking is my fave activity of the day. Helps clear out my foggy mind and loosen the lump on my chest.

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  2. Thomasina says

    May 24, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    I’ve never been hiking before. I think it would be fun, though, especially to take the kids. Something else I need to add the summer bucket list of things to do. Thanks for the tips!

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  3. Adrienne says

    May 23, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    Hiking is an awesome way to exercise, and way more fun and cheaper than going to a gym.

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  4. Agatha says

    May 23, 2015 at 9:14 am

    Before we shifted we used to go hiking every weekend. It was so relaxing to be close to nature and get away from the gadgets (very low reception except for the emergency points). And I agree it is healthy too.

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  5. sara says

    May 22, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    Hiking is my FAVORITE!!! These are all so true. The best mood booster!

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  6. Jen says

    May 22, 2015 at 8:58 pm

    I love hiking and it is such a fun way to get exercise! Don’t get to enough now with kids around.

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  7. Amy @Planning Playtime says

    May 22, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    It also helps my mental health substantially. There are few things like hiking to clear my head. Great article!

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  8. Yanique says

    May 22, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    Hiking is great exercise and I also find it helps to clear my mind when I feel overwhelmed.

    Reply
  9. Leah says

    May 22, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    I love hiking! Can’t wait for our Colorado trip this summer!

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  10. karyl henry says

    May 22, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    I totally agree with you! I tried hiking in Colorado a few years ago and just got nosebleeds though…don’t think my body enjoyed the altitude. But it is a great workout

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  11. Jennifer Harmon {Peppers and Peaches} says

    May 22, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    I adore hiking in the warm spring/summer months! Or quite frankly, I enjoy it in winter as well but don’t get the chance to go out as much. It really is the perfect way to spend a day; especially because the whole family (including my dog) get to join for little to no money. This post is fabulous! I’m actually about to hit some friends up to plan a hike for Memorial Day!

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    • Gunjan says

      May 22, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      Thank you Jennifer. You have a perfect plan for the long weekend. Enjoy.

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