What are the Health Benefits of Hiking?

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* Health benefits of Hiking:

The health benefits of hiking are mentioned below:

  • Lower stress level, improve mood and enhanced mental wellbeing.
  • A reduced the risk of heart disease.
  • Lower blood pressure.
  • Lower cholesterol level.
  • Improved control over healthy weight.
  • Lower body fat.
  • Improved bone density.
  • Improved osteoarthritis outcomes.
  • Increase in flexibility and coordination.
  • A better quality of life.
  • Enhanced relationships with friends and family members.

* Physical benefits of hiking:

I’m going to start off by sharing some of the benefits of hiking to your physical health.

1- Hiking is good for health:

Hiking is great for cardiovascular health. Even light hiking can raise the heart rate to a moderate level which helps improve aerobic fitness and endurance.

2- Hiking improves balance:

I’ll start by sharing that balance hasn’t always been my strong suit, and crossing streams and boulder fields can give me anxiety. That’s one reason I love hiking with trekking poles.

3- Hiking Helps Bu...