Benefits of Hiking

Hiking in the outdoors has plenty of benefits. You get to soak in the therapeutic lush greenery and nature, you breathe in fresh air and the sounds and scenery of nature have a mind-calming effect.

Hiking not only makes your legs stronger, when you clamber over uneven surfaces, navigate your way around rocks, fallen trees, across streams and over tree roots, you engage your core and work your upper body for a true holistic workout!  To make your hiking trip a more comfortable and safer adventure, put on simple women or men’s tactical clothing to protect yourself against the elements.

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Besides helping you to de-stress from your hectic life and soothes your mind, hiking is a powerful cardio workout that can:

·       Lower your risk of heart disease and possibly other diseases.
·       Reduce anxiety and depression.
·       Help you reconnect and find yourself again.
·       Improve your blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
·       Boost bone density, since walking is a weight-bearing exercise.
·       Build strength in your glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and the muscles in your hips and lower legs.
·       Strengthen your core and improve balance.
·       Help control your weight.
·       Boost your mood and reduce stress.
·       Help improve sleep quality
 

Hikers are happier people, especially when they are out on the trail.  Getting out in nature with good friends or loved ones, away from the stressors of life allow us to take a break from technology and reset our buttons. 

If you’ve never experienced hiking or had a long hiatus in this great outdoor activity, there’s no better time to start hiking again.  Make a hiking checklist to ensure that you’re well prepared.  Don’t forget a good pair of hiking boots or shoes and tactical clothing to protect you from the elements.

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