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Trail Hiking
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Trail hiking is one of the greatest forms of aerobic (fat burning) exercise there is. Trail hiking is also great for strengthening your leg, abdominal, and back muscles. Beyond that, hiking is a lot more fun and scenic then walking on a treadmill at the gym.
Know Your Limits Before Going Hiking
While trail hiking is great exercise, many people will go out in full force even if they aren't in the greatest physical shape. This can put your health in jeopardy if you are not physically able to meet the challenges.
Those who exercise regularly and are fit will have a more enjoyable experience than those who push away from their desk and sedentary lifestyle with a sudden urge to hike for hours on a rough trail.
When the decision is made to take up trail hiking take a trip to doctor for a health assessment to determine if your body can handle the rigors of the contemplated trails.
Train to Hike Longer
If the potential for trail hiking looms in the future, it will pay dividends to work out the muscles required for heavy walking as well as making sure the heart is healthy enough to stand the strain of climbing mountains for days at a time.
Doing squat exercises in the gym, using the treadmill on an incline and using the stair master will help you develop the muscles that you need for trail hiking. It is also a good idea to get into a regular stretching routine to lessen the chance of injury when you are out on the trail.
The Trail Hiking Diet
Remember to eat a healthy diet full of organic fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Eat organic oats or bananas for carbohydrates and nuts, or a protein supplement for protein. You should also drink a lot of water to stay hydrated.
Whatever you do, don't eat protein bars from the store. The package might have people climbing cliffs and riding mountain bikes on it, but almost all store bought protein bars contain "soy protein isolate" as an ingredient. Visit our soy protein page and see for yourself why you shouldn't eat it.
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