Hiking can help nearly everyone prevent heart disease. However, there are some general tips and best practices to follow that have been proven to help lower your risk of heart disease.
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. Over time, your body adjusts to new fitness levels and you can hike longer, faster, and harder without feeling as fatigued or out of breath.
Studies have shown that going on regular moderate hikes can significantly reduce hypertension, improve glucose tolerance, and decrease ‘bad’ cholesterol levels over time
So if cardiovascular health is a concern for you, hiking can be a great way to improve your heart health!
How Hiking Helps You
Even just a simple daily hike through the woods can really help you get that daily exercise needed to improve your lifestyle.
Daily or weekly hiking can:
- Improve circulation
- Prevents and manages high blood pressure
- Keep weight under control
- Manage stress
- Improve cholesterol
- Help you quit smoking
- Have fun with the family
The hike doesn’t necessarily have to be a strenuous back country mountain trail either. It can be as easy as looking up a local park or forest in which you can enjoy nature and get outside Follow these best practices to help you get started on your hiking, and to maximize the benefits.
The beautiful thing about hiking is that it’s truly an activity everyone can do. Whether you’re young or old, an expert or an amateur, there’s a trail out there that will be perfect for you.
Hiking is not escapism; it’s realism. The people who choose to spend time outdoors are not running away from anything; they’re returning to where they belong.
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