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HIKING OFFERS A HOST OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REWARDS
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Along with fresh air and breathtaking vistas, hiking offers a host of physical and mental rewards.
Ever notice how great you feel after completing a hike? It's not just the escape from the indoors that has your spirits elevated. Various studies and articles report that hiking regularly can help you live a healthier, happier life.
Here's the rundown of some incentives to get out trekking more often:
BENEFITS OF HIKING
BENEFITS OF HIKINGBENEFITS OF HIKINGHIKING IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO BURN CALORIES AND BE ACTIVE
In 60 minutes of hiking (or two miles) the average female can burn up to 430 calories where as the average male can burn up to 550 calories.
HIKING IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO BURN CALORIES AND BE ACTIVEIn 60 minutes of hiking (or two miles) the average female can burn up to 430 calories where as the average male can burn up to 550 calories.
HIKING IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO BURN CALORIES AND BE ACTIVEIn 60 minutes of hiking (or two miles) the average female can burn up to 430 calories where as the average male can burn up to 550 calories.
HIKING IMPROVES MENTAL HEALTH
20 minutes of hiking promotes serotonin production and triggers the release of endorphins.
HIKING IMPROVES MENTAL HEALTH20 minutes of hiking promotes serotonin production and triggers the release of endorphins.
HIKING IMPROVES MENTAL HEALTH20 minutes of hiking promotes serotonin production and triggers the release of endorphins.
HIKING STRENGTHENS BONES
HIKING STRENGTHENS BONESHIKING STRENGTHENS BONESHIKING PACKS MORE STEPS IN YOUR DAY
Men can get an
average of 7071 steps within 60 minutes or
two miles of hiking.HIKING PACKS MORE STEPS IN YOUR DAYMen can get an
average of 7071 steps within 60 minutes or
two miles of hiking.HIKING PACKS MORE STEPS IN YOUR DAYMen can get an
average of 7071 steps within 60 minutes or
two miles of hiking.Women can get an
average of 4372 steps within 60 minutes or
two miles of hiking.Women can get an
average of 4372 steps within 60 minutes or
two miles of hiking.Women can get an
average of 4372 steps within 60 minutes or
two miles of hiking.HIKING WORKS MANY MAJOR MUSCLE GROUPS
These include: obliques, abs, lower back, inner/outer thigh, quads, hamstrings, calves, and the ankle knee complex.
HIKING WORKS MANY MAJOR MUSCLE GROUPSThese include: obliques, abs, lower back, inner/outer thigh, quads, hamstrings, calves, and the ankle knee complex.
HIKING WORKS MANY MAJOR MUSCLE GROUPSThese include: obliques, abs, lower back, inner/outer thigh, quads, hamstrings, calves, and the ankle knee complex.
HIKING IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART HEALTH
Regular trekking can lower blood pressure 4-10 points.
HIKING IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART HEALTHRegular trekking can lower blood pressure 4-10 points.
HIKING IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART HEALTHRegular trekking can lower blood pressure 4-10 points.
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IT COULD HELP YOU LIVE LONGER
As if keeping you healthy and feeling better weren't enough, hiking can also prolong your life. According to the Iowa State University Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, every minute of walking can extend your life by 1.5-2 minutes, on average.
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IT COULD HELP YOU LIVE LONGER
http://www.dailycamera.com/get-out/ci_26280550/benefits-hiking-theres-science-behind-feel-good-workout
http://www.americanhiking.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Heath-Benefits-of-Hiking-fact-sheet.pdf (PDF, 114.42 KB)
http://www.psmag.com/health-and-behavior/for-good-health-take-a-hike-3862
http://www.fshn.hs.iastate.edu/nutritionclinic/handouts/WalkingFactsBenefits.pdf (PDF, 16.63 KB)
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-athletes-way/201211/the-neurochemicals-happiness
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