Hiking is an activity that creates many rewards for those that engage in it. Though many would see hiking as simply a tiring sport, one must understand the benefits associated with hiking. Hiking is a great way for socializing as well as for maintaining your health.
Health & Fitness Benefits:
§ Improved cardio-respiratory fitness (heart, lungs, blood vessels)
§Improved muscular
fitness
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Lower risk of coronary
heart disease and stroke
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Lower risk of high
blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
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Lower risk of high
cholesterol and triglycerides
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Lower risk of colon
and breast cancer, and possibly lung and endometrial cancer
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Increased bone density
or a slower loss of density
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Reduced depression and
better quality sleep
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Lower risk of early
death (If you are active for 7 hours a week, your risk of dying early is 40% lower than someone active for less than 30
minutes a week.)
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Weight control; hiking
burns up 370 calories an hour (154-lb person)
Social Benefits:
§Persons that hike also benefit from a cleaner and much relaxing atmosphere rewarded with picturesque scenery (flora and fauna).
§Hikers also get to experience new sites and attractions that non-hikers won't.
Yes Hiking has been proven to be very good at preventing known illnesses.
ReplyDeleteI met my best friend at a hike in 2007. It definitely can be a good way to meet like-minded people.
ReplyDeleteI consider it to be the best recreational activity for athletics or fitness junkies like myself. Gives you both exercise and enjoyment at the same time.
ReplyDeleteit is a good form exercise and not boring like using equipment
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