By: Anna Fleet
As a certified personal trainer and editor of a popular fitness
site, FitnessGear101.com, I've heard every excuse in the book
when it comes to why people don't exercise. However, the one
that takes the, pardon-my-pun, "fitness cake" is lack of time.
A day doesn't go by without one of my clients professing that
they simply don't have time for exercise. Well, I've seen people
who want to loose weight badly enough. They will restrict their
diets, exercise rigorously for an hour a day and even swear off
alcohol - gasp - and chocolate - double gasp! So, don't give me
that bull!
People shy away from exercise because they think they'll have to
spend hours in a gym. To maintain good health all you need is a
healthy diet and a daily walk that can be broken up into
increments throughout the day.
Still don't believe me? I'll show you how easy it is to fit
brief walks into your day:
1) Is Sex and the City a rerun again? It breaks my heart when
that happens. Why not go for a 30-minute walk. If it's a new
episode that you simply can't miss, jump rope during commercials
or run on the spot.
2) Does carting the kids to hockey or baseball cut into your
exercise time? Take some inspiration from Jr. and stay on your
feet during the game. You'll get kudos for being the team's best
cheer leader, and your butt won't expand to the size of the
soccer field.
3) Are you dying to get your hands on the next best-seller? Buy
it as a book-on-tape and take it walking with you. It might have
you extending your stroll to finish a chapter.
4) Instead of a sumptuous brunch with the girls, try a brisk
30-minute walk with your BFF. Catching up on all the latest
gossip can be just as delicious during a walk - plus it won't
tempt you to cheat on your healthy eating plan.
5) Remember when people used to "run" errands? Well many of us
still take that term literally. The next time you need a quart
of milk, walk to the local grocer.
6) Use your lunch break as an exercise break. I go work out and
then eat lunch at my desk. A brisk walk around the block will
leave you more refueled for the afternoon than that third cup of
coffee.
7) Do you complain about how slow your apartment elevator is?
Take the faster route - the stairs. You'll burn calories in the
process.
8) It's always ironic that those who circle the parking lot
looking for the closest spot are often the most overweight. Park
farther away where there are spots o' plenty. You'll burn extra
calories lugging your groceries back to the car.
9) Have you ever heard the phrase "hurry up and wait!"? Well
it's not just a humorous observation it's a great way to stay
moving. The next time you're waiting in a long lineup don't take
a chair, pace the floor or do a little stretching.
10) If you have no time to exercise, chances are you don't have
time to clean the house either. Housework - such as dusting,
vacuuming, shoveling and raking - is multitasking because it
counts as exercise.
About the author:
Anna Fleet is a certified fitness instructor, and the face and
voice behind fitnessgear101.com - an awesome website with
extensive information about workout
routines, fitness
tools, stupid fitness ideas and more.
Friday, March 31, 2006
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Top 5 Fitness Myths and Cardio Activities
By: Jennifer Felker
You've heard the stories: Weight training makes women look like
Arnold Schwarzenegger, exercising on an empty stomach burns more
calories, and more.
While some fitness myths make sense on the surface, deeper
examination proves these stories are simply made up and have
little or no basis in reality. Let's tackle five of the most
common myths and check out the real story behind them.
1. No pain, no gain - Perhaps the most common myth out there is
this one that says if you don't feel pain when you exercise,
you're not doing it right.
The truth is absolutely opposite: exercise done right should
never be painful and professional trainers recommend that you
stop your workout at the first sign of pain. The logic behind
"no pain, no gain" says that you can't expect good results
without sacrificing something - twisted at best, downright
sadistic at worst.
Exercise should be something you enjoy or else you very quickly
become disillusioned and drop it entirely. While an intense
workout may create slight discomfort, it should never get to the
point where you are in actual pain.
2. Training with weights bulks women up - Few women want to look
like professional bodybuilders, so this myth scares thousands of
female exercisers away from weights every day despite scientific
evidence to the contrary.
The physiological differences between male and female bodies
decree that men have a higher percentage of muscle throughout
the body; thus men tend to increase bulk with weight lifting. On
the other hand, female bodies have a higher percentage of fat to
assist with childbearing and have less muscle to build and bulk
up.
Weight training for women is aimed at producing stronger muscles
that can take more stress and bounce back better than ever.
3. Exercising on an empty stomach burns more calories - This one
seems like it should make sense since exercise burns calories
and an empty stomach has no calories to burn. It seems like you
would be ahead of the game!
Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. Your body needs energy
to run, so when you exercise on an empty stomach the body has to
find fuel somewhere else.
The body tries to provide energy while looking for it at the
same time and can get overwhelmed, resulting in the risk of
dizziness or even fainting in extreme situations.
The smartest choice is to have a small snack about ten to
fifteen minutes before working out. Carbohydrates are the best
source of energy, so have a small slice of toast or a banana.
4. Crunches are the best way of firming up the stomach - Too
many videos and articles send the message that hundreds of
crunches are the best way to correct a jelly belly but fail to
take into account that most saggy abs are because of excess fat,
not weak muscles.
Simply doing crunches alone strengthens the abdominal muscles
but doesn't address the layer of fat over the muscles. You may
see your stomach appear to grow larger since the muscles are
gaining strength underneath the fat layer.
The best strategy for getting firm abs is simple: burn fat and
strengthen abdominal muscles at the same time. By using a
two-pronged approach, fat that covers muscles is burned and the
muscles are firmed at the same time, accomplishing your goal and
giving you strong, sleek abdominal muscles.
5. Protein will help build muscles - Protein can do great things
for your health but it won't help you increase your muscle
strength. Too much protein in your diet can lead to unintended
health risks such as kidney strain or dehydration.
Extra protein also packs extra calories into your diet that can
result in extra pounds - definitely not what you want. The best
source of fuel for weight lifting is carbohydrates - easily
digestible by the body, carbs provide fast, consistent energy
for the body and allow you to continue lifting weights longer.
That alone is what builds strength, not the specific kind of
food you eat. Provide your body with the right kind of energy to
use and you'll be able to build muscle better.
There are many more myths about health and fitness, but the best
defense against false information is education. When you are
confident that you know the right plan for your body, spotting
myths become easy.
Top 5 Cardio Activities
When you want to find the best cardio activity for you, consider
your personal preferences as well as your body. If you hate
getting hot and sweaty during a workout, then running is
probably not for you.
If you like trying new workouts that keep you engaged and
entertained, consider an instructor-led belly dancing class.
People who prefer to exercise alone should probably just avoid
the gym during busy hours.
If you have bad joints, avoid high impact classes like step
aerobics and kick boxing. Everyone is different, not just in
personality but in body as well, and that can mean great things
in terms of workouts.
There is a huge variety of exercises that burn serious calories
and you're sure to find one that appeals to you. To burn fat and
reshape your body, you can't beat cardiovascular exercise.
Getting your heart pumping and boosting your metabolism is what
cardio does best, and it's the only surefire way to lose weight
and get rid of fat. Some cardiovascular activities burn more
calories than others.
They speed up fat loss while reshaping the body, and that makes
them good choices for people who are serious about losing weight
and improving aerobic capacity.
Looking at the top 5 cardiovascular activities, there is great
variety while all maintaining the same purpose of burning major
fat and calories.
Swimming and Water Aerobics
Swimming should be the king of all workouts for its
user-friendly status and low stress on the body. If you fit in
three 45-minute swimming workouts every week, you will see major
changes in your body in just two to three weeks.
Your body becomes buoyant in the water, meaning that it is
supported by the water and does not have to depend on the
muscles nearly as much. If you just stand still in the pool,
your muscles will have very little to do, but when you start
swimming at a brisk pace your muscles become involved with
pushing your body through the water - not an easy task.
That's why swimming burns so many calories; the muscles work
almost twice as hard as in land workouts and torch up to three
times as many calories. Challenge yourself by swimming one lap
breaststroke, one lap backstroke, and still another lap
butterfly.
Freestyle is good but you burn far more calories when you mix it
up and challenge the body to respond.
Water aerobics offer the same support as swimming but instead of
propelling your body from one end of the pool to another you
stand in place in the water and use the water's resistance to
build muscle and burn calories.
Water aerobics frequently use accessories for strengthening
workouts but if you don't have any, don't worry! Just go to your
pool and perform the same toning exercises that you would do in
the gym.
Squats, lunges, leg lifts - when done under water, these
movements become more challenging and require muscles to work
harder, resulting in a higher calorie burn. The best part is
that the support of the water cuts the stress on joints and can
help people with arthritis and other joint disorders to get
exercise back in their lives.
Power Walking (at home)
A power walking life up to its name and requires you to put out
a lot more power than a stroll around the block. In power
walking, you swing your arms back and forth as you walk briskly
- this helps to burn calories as well as propel you through your
walk faster.
Increasing the speed will boost your calorie burn even higher.
An excellent variation for a power walking routine is to add arm
movements a few days per week.
As you walk briskly, raise your arms overhead and bring back
down to the pace of your walk. This can seriously raise your
heart rate and increase your fat burn.
Power Walking (at the gym)
Power walking at the gym is as easy as hopping on the nearest
programmable treadmill and setting off. If you are not sure how
to program the treadmill, ask a trainer or knowledgeable friend
to show you how.
You should choose a walking route that includes inclines and
changes to surprise and challenge your muscles. Most treadmills
that offer these walking programs talk you through the route so
that you are alarmed with the incline increases.
Use the same variation from the home power walking and add arm
movements to increase heart rate and calorie burn.
Belly Dancing
Belly dancing won't burn quite as many calories as swimming or
power walking, but for sheer fun and novelty this workout can't
be beat.
Belly dancing has become wildly popular across the nation in
the past few years and nearly all gyms offer at least one class
for interested parties.
You will work your hips, thighs and waistline in a typical class
as well as increase your aerobic capacity. And who knows, your
belly dancing skill might come in handy some day!
Ashtanga Yoga
The most physical form of yoga is Ashtanga yoga, which uses the
same traditional yoga poses but incorporates powerful aerobic
conditioning at the same time.
You will move quickly and powerfully in a fast-paced routine
that is led by a certified instructor who is experienced in
moves that boost your heart rate and burn the calories.
Ashtanga yoga is still relatively new in some places and it may
be difficult to find a class at first, but more and more gyms
are offering classes. You can find Ashtanga videos at stores
nationwide, so you may want to consider having your own private
session at home.
About the author:
About The Author: Jennifer Felker MS.CSCS. is the author of many
exercise and fitness articles and research papers. Jen is the
publisher of the very poular excersise and fitness blog and can
be found at: http://exercise-fitness-advisory.com/
You've heard the stories: Weight training makes women look like
Arnold Schwarzenegger, exercising on an empty stomach burns more
calories, and more.
While some fitness myths make sense on the surface, deeper
examination proves these stories are simply made up and have
little or no basis in reality. Let's tackle five of the most
common myths and check out the real story behind them.
1. No pain, no gain - Perhaps the most common myth out there is
this one that says if you don't feel pain when you exercise,
you're not doing it right.
The truth is absolutely opposite: exercise done right should
never be painful and professional trainers recommend that you
stop your workout at the first sign of pain. The logic behind
"no pain, no gain" says that you can't expect good results
without sacrificing something - twisted at best, downright
sadistic at worst.
Exercise should be something you enjoy or else you very quickly
become disillusioned and drop it entirely. While an intense
workout may create slight discomfort, it should never get to the
point where you are in actual pain.
2. Training with weights bulks women up - Few women want to look
like professional bodybuilders, so this myth scares thousands of
female exercisers away from weights every day despite scientific
evidence to the contrary.
The physiological differences between male and female bodies
decree that men have a higher percentage of muscle throughout
the body; thus men tend to increase bulk with weight lifting. On
the other hand, female bodies have a higher percentage of fat to
assist with childbearing and have less muscle to build and bulk
up.
Weight training for women is aimed at producing stronger muscles
that can take more stress and bounce back better than ever.
3. Exercising on an empty stomach burns more calories - This one
seems like it should make sense since exercise burns calories
and an empty stomach has no calories to burn. It seems like you
would be ahead of the game!
Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. Your body needs energy
to run, so when you exercise on an empty stomach the body has to
find fuel somewhere else.
The body tries to provide energy while looking for it at the
same time and can get overwhelmed, resulting in the risk of
dizziness or even fainting in extreme situations.
The smartest choice is to have a small snack about ten to
fifteen minutes before working out. Carbohydrates are the best
source of energy, so have a small slice of toast or a banana.
4. Crunches are the best way of firming up the stomach - Too
many videos and articles send the message that hundreds of
crunches are the best way to correct a jelly belly but fail to
take into account that most saggy abs are because of excess fat,
not weak muscles.
Simply doing crunches alone strengthens the abdominal muscles
but doesn't address the layer of fat over the muscles. You may
see your stomach appear to grow larger since the muscles are
gaining strength underneath the fat layer.
The best strategy for getting firm abs is simple: burn fat and
strengthen abdominal muscles at the same time. By using a
two-pronged approach, fat that covers muscles is burned and the
muscles are firmed at the same time, accomplishing your goal and
giving you strong, sleek abdominal muscles.
5. Protein will help build muscles - Protein can do great things
for your health but it won't help you increase your muscle
strength. Too much protein in your diet can lead to unintended
health risks such as kidney strain or dehydration.
Extra protein also packs extra calories into your diet that can
result in extra pounds - definitely not what you want. The best
source of fuel for weight lifting is carbohydrates - easily
digestible by the body, carbs provide fast, consistent energy
for the body and allow you to continue lifting weights longer.
That alone is what builds strength, not the specific kind of
food you eat. Provide your body with the right kind of energy to
use and you'll be able to build muscle better.
There are many more myths about health and fitness, but the best
defense against false information is education. When you are
confident that you know the right plan for your body, spotting
myths become easy.
When you want to find the best cardio activity for you, consider
your personal preferences as well as your body. If you hate
getting hot and sweaty during a workout, then running is
probably not for you.
If you like trying new workouts that keep you engaged and
entertained, consider an instructor-led belly dancing class.
People who prefer to exercise alone should probably just avoid
the gym during busy hours.
If you have bad joints, avoid high impact classes like step
aerobics and kick boxing. Everyone is different, not just in
personality but in body as well, and that can mean great things
in terms of workouts.
There is a huge variety of exercises that burn serious calories
and you're sure to find one that appeals to you. To burn fat and
reshape your body, you can't beat cardiovascular exercise.
Getting your heart pumping and boosting your metabolism is what
cardio does best, and it's the only surefire way to lose weight
and get rid of fat. Some cardiovascular activities burn more
calories than others.
They speed up fat loss while reshaping the body, and that makes
them good choices for people who are serious about losing weight
and improving aerobic capacity.
Looking at the top 5 cardiovascular activities, there is great
variety while all maintaining the same purpose of burning major
fat and calories.
Swimming and Water Aerobics
Swimming should be the king of all workouts for its
user-friendly status and low stress on the body. If you fit in
three 45-minute swimming workouts every week, you will see major
changes in your body in just two to three weeks.
Your body becomes buoyant in the water, meaning that it is
supported by the water and does not have to depend on the
muscles nearly as much. If you just stand still in the pool,
your muscles will have very little to do, but when you start
swimming at a brisk pace your muscles become involved with
pushing your body through the water - not an easy task.
That's why swimming burns so many calories; the muscles work
almost twice as hard as in land workouts and torch up to three
times as many calories. Challenge yourself by swimming one lap
breaststroke, one lap backstroke, and still another lap
butterfly.
Freestyle is good but you burn far more calories when you mix it
up and challenge the body to respond.
Water aerobics offer the same support as swimming but instead of
propelling your body from one end of the pool to another you
stand in place in the water and use the water's resistance to
build muscle and burn calories.
Water aerobics frequently use accessories for strengthening
workouts but if you don't have any, don't worry! Just go to your
pool and perform the same toning exercises that you would do in
the gym.
Squats, lunges, leg lifts - when done under water, these
movements become more challenging and require muscles to work
harder, resulting in a higher calorie burn. The best part is
that the support of the water cuts the stress on joints and can
help people with arthritis and other joint disorders to get
exercise back in their lives.
Power Walking (at home)
A power walking life up to its name and requires you to put out
a lot more power than a stroll around the block. In power
walking, you swing your arms back and forth as you walk briskly
- this helps to burn calories as well as propel you through your
walk faster.
Increasing the speed will boost your calorie burn even higher.
An excellent variation for a power walking routine is to add arm
movements a few days per week.
As you walk briskly, raise your arms overhead and bring back
down to the pace of your walk. This can seriously raise your
heart rate and increase your fat burn.
Power Walking (at the gym)
Power walking at the gym is as easy as hopping on the nearest
programmable treadmill and setting off. If you are not sure how
to program the treadmill, ask a trainer or knowledgeable friend
to show you how.
You should choose a walking route that includes inclines and
changes to surprise and challenge your muscles. Most treadmills
that offer these walking programs talk you through the route so
that you are alarmed with the incline increases.
Use the same variation from the home power walking and add arm
movements to increase heart rate and calorie burn.
Belly Dancing
Belly dancing won't burn quite as many calories as swimming or
power walking, but for sheer fun and novelty this workout can't
be beat.
Belly dancing has become wildly popular across the nation in
the past few years and nearly all gyms offer at least one class
for interested parties.
You will work your hips, thighs and waistline in a typical class
as well as increase your aerobic capacity. And who knows, your
belly dancing skill might come in handy some day!
Ashtanga Yoga
The most physical form of yoga is Ashtanga yoga, which uses the
same traditional yoga poses but incorporates powerful aerobic
conditioning at the same time.
You will move quickly and powerfully in a fast-paced routine
that is led by a certified instructor who is experienced in
moves that boost your heart rate and burn the calories.
Ashtanga yoga is still relatively new in some places and it may
be difficult to find a class at first, but more and more gyms
are offering classes. You can find Ashtanga videos at stores
nationwide, so you may want to consider having your own private
session at home.
About the author:
About The Author: Jennifer Felker MS.CSCS. is the author of many
exercise and fitness articles and research papers. Jen is the
publisher of the very poular excersise and fitness blog and can
be found at: http://exercise-fitness-advisory.com/
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
What Are The Health Benefits Of Hiking And Trekking?
By: Mats Lundkvist
Today more and more people, especially in Europe and America,
are adopting hiking and trekking as a major outdoor event. Not
only in these countries, but the trend of hiking and trekking is
also increasing in many other parts of the world. But have you
ever thought, what are the health benefits of hiking and
trekking? Are these outdoor events really beneficial for health?
Is hiking or trekking for everyone or has some age bar? Does
hiking only has health benefits or are there any psychological
benefits too?
These are some questions which quite often strike in our mind.
If someone seeks answer to these questions, although most of
them are subjective in nature as far as the degree of benefits
is concerned, but certainly the response would be positive. Most
of the people would immediately say, "Yes there are countless
benefits." No doubt, there are many benefits of hiking and
trekking ranging from controlling obesity to preventing heart
disease to improving the quality of air we breathe.
While many sports activities and games require special equipment
or training to get started, the hiking is relatively much
simpler and more beneficial than any other exercise. Literally,
anyone can put on a pair of shoes along with few necessary gears
and equipments and start moving into the woods for a little
fresh air--this is called hiking. The scenery, accessibility and
diverse nature of hiking trails make this heart-healthy pastime
attractive for people of all ages, fitness levels and income
brackets. Moreover, except few points, hiking and trekking don't
require any special expertise and skills.
Hiking or trekking allows us to maintain our body in good
working condition by walking which is really a good exercise. It
improves our physical as well as mental health and the list of
benefits from hiking and trekking is infinite. Hiking is
essentially walking that is considered to be one of the most
perfect forms of exercise for your body. You can get a chance to
spend some quality time together with the Mother Nature, so it
also provides a mental health antidote. Everyone can find trails
to suit their physical strengths. And unlike other activities or
sports, it is a pursuit that allows people to determine their
own limitations.
Many research findings and studies show that hiking is an
excellent way to lose extra pounds and improve overall health.
To improve overall health, we don't necessarily need to do heavy
and painful workouts, but just a short brisk walk of few minutes
can be more than sufficient. According to the American Heart
Association, it's best to walk vigorously for 30 to 60 minutes
3-4 times per week. But even low- to moderate intensity walking
can have both short- and long-term benefits . Similarly,
According to Walking for Health, people "won't find a better way
to lose weight than walking." The results will be more permanent
and pleasurable than any diet or weight loss scheme.
For example, in December, 2001, the US surgeon general called
the increased rate of obesity in the United States an epidemic.
The report states that 2/3 of Americans are overweight or obese,
and the number is increasing year after year. In addition,
thirteen percent of children are overweight. The report
recommends that communities create safe sidewalks or walking
trails to encourage physical activity . Not only these, but
there are many more research findings that clearly show multiple
health benefits of hiking and trekking.
When it comes to enlist the health benefits, then the list may
go endless consisting of several mental as well as physical
health benefits, such as losing excess pounds, preventing heart
disease, decreasing hypertension or high blood pressure,
improving and maintaining mental health, slowing the aging
process, preventing osteoporosis, improving the quality of the
air we breathe, preventing and controlling diabetes, improving
arthritis, relieving back pain (which has become an epidemic in
the modern contemporary world along with healthy habits for a
healthy life i.e. team building skills, positive attitude,
kindness, empathy,
At last but not the least, hiking has countless health benefits
and the beauty is that it doesn't cost you much. Moreover, while
at hiking you can take other family members and your young
children along with you without much difficulty. Indeed, it is a
good idea to spend more time with your family and children. For
young children, it helps improve their physical stamina and team
building skills.
Friends, just go for a hike, and see what we mean. Happy hiking!
About the author:
Passionate hiker and avid backpacker with exceptional field
experience. Lundkvist combines his education and career with his
love of nature and being outdoors. Trekking is his call to fame.
Find him at: http://www.mytrekkingpoles.
com
Today more and more people, especially in Europe and America,
are adopting hiking and trekking as a major outdoor event. Not
only in these countries, but the trend of hiking and trekking is
also increasing in many other parts of the world. But have you
ever thought, what are the health benefits of hiking and
trekking? Are these outdoor events really beneficial for health?
Is hiking or trekking for everyone or has some age bar? Does
hiking only has health benefits or are there any psychological
benefits too?
These are some questions which quite often strike in our mind.
If someone seeks answer to these questions, although most of
them are subjective in nature as far as the degree of benefits
is concerned, but certainly the response would be positive. Most
of the people would immediately say, "Yes there are countless
benefits." No doubt, there are many benefits of hiking and
trekking ranging from controlling obesity to preventing heart
disease to improving the quality of air we breathe.
While many sports activities and games require special equipment
or training to get started, the hiking is relatively much
simpler and more beneficial than any other exercise. Literally,
anyone can put on a pair of shoes along with few necessary gears
and equipments and start moving into the woods for a little
fresh air--this is called hiking. The scenery, accessibility and
diverse nature of hiking trails make this heart-healthy pastime
attractive for people of all ages, fitness levels and income
brackets. Moreover, except few points, hiking and trekking don't
require any special expertise and skills.
Hiking or trekking allows us to maintain our body in good
working condition by walking which is really a good exercise. It
improves our physical as well as mental health and the list of
benefits from hiking and trekking is infinite. Hiking is
essentially walking that is considered to be one of the most
perfect forms of exercise for your body. You can get a chance to
spend some quality time together with the Mother Nature, so it
also provides a mental health antidote. Everyone can find trails
to suit their physical strengths. And unlike other activities or
sports, it is a pursuit that allows people to determine their
own limitations.
Many research findings and studies show that hiking is an
excellent way to lose extra pounds and improve overall health.
To improve overall health, we don't necessarily need to do heavy
and painful workouts, but just a short brisk walk of few minutes
can be more than sufficient. According to the American Heart
Association, it's best to walk vigorously for 30 to 60 minutes
3-4 times per week. But even low- to moderate intensity walking
can have both short- and long-term benefits . Similarly,
According to Walking for Health, people "won't find a better way
to lose weight than walking." The results will be more permanent
and pleasurable than any diet or weight loss scheme.
For example, in December, 2001, the US surgeon general called
the increased rate of obesity in the United States an epidemic.
The report states that 2/3 of Americans are overweight or obese,
and the number is increasing year after year. In addition,
thirteen percent of children are overweight. The report
recommends that communities create safe sidewalks or walking
trails to encourage physical activity . Not only these, but
there are many more research findings that clearly show multiple
health benefits of hiking and trekking.
When it comes to enlist the health benefits, then the list may
go endless consisting of several mental as well as physical
health benefits, such as losing excess pounds, preventing heart
disease, decreasing hypertension or high blood pressure,
improving and maintaining mental health, slowing the aging
process, preventing osteoporosis, improving the quality of the
air we breathe, preventing and controlling diabetes, improving
arthritis, relieving back pain (which has become an epidemic in
the modern contemporary world along with healthy habits for a
healthy life i.e. team building skills, positive attitude,
kindness, empathy,
At last but not the least, hiking has countless health benefits
and the beauty is that it doesn't cost you much. Moreover, while
at hiking you can take other family members and your young
children along with you without much difficulty. Indeed, it is a
good idea to spend more time with your family and children. For
young children, it helps improve their physical stamina and team
building skills.
Friends, just go for a hike, and see what we mean. Happy hiking!
About the author:
Passionate hiker and avid backpacker with exceptional field
experience. Lundkvist combines his education and career with his
love of nature and being outdoors. Trekking is his call to fame.
Find him at: http://www.mytrekkingpoles.
com
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