Fitness expert, Denise Druce, tells us about the importance of including walking or hiking in your workouts no matter your age.
Benefits:
- Weight Loss
- Healthy Heart
- Strong Bones
- Positive outlook on the day
- Strong feet, ankles, and legs
- Social connection with community
Walking Tips:
- Get a buddy or walking club for accountability- meet at the same time and place
- Invest in some good walking shoes and water belt or camelback so you can stay hands-free
- Skip the hand weights, do you resistance training after you walk
- Work up from a few minutes to an hour a day
- Light stretching after your walk
Hiking Tips:
- Always go with a partner or group
- Start with small hiking trails and work up to more strenuous hikes
- Invest in a good pair of hiking shoes and socks
- Carry a light backpack with water, first aid kit, a loud whistle, poncho and a headlamp or flashlight
- Consider a sunset or night hike with a group of friends
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