BENEFIT OF HIKING

Good evening everyone....
I'm back to share with you guys the benefit of hiking. of course there are many benefits when you are hiking as it is a part of recreation activity. although you think you go hiking only just for fun or only to view the scenery, it actually gives a lot of benefit for your physical health and mental health.i have done some research on the website to know more about the benefit of hiking. 

The benefit of hiking : 

Hiking clears the mind and reduces stress

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Our lives are busier than ever. We are busy with our jobs, social life and everyday life is enough to keep us at a permanent level of stress below the surface. Going for a hike reduces your blood pressure and cortisol levels producing a calming effect only nature can offer over an above the benefits of exercise alone.

Hiking makes us happier

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Getting out into nature decreases what psychologists call rumination, which are negative thought patterns that play over and over in our heads such as dwelling on embarrassing or disappointing moments or thinking about everything we think is wrong with our lives. By doing outdoor activities it can give happiness like hiking.

Hiking improves sleep quality

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Walking or climbing over uneven terrain uses 28% more energy than walking over flat ground. You are also removing all the new age stimuli that we often expose ourselves to throughout the day and right before bedtime like phones, computers, TV's and the like. The result is better sleep.





Hiking is a good way to improve your cardiovascular fitness

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According to Dr Baggish (September 28, 2016) Particularly if your route includes some hills, which will force your heart to work harder. Taking a hike on the slightly uneven surface of a trail also provides a natural way to engage the core muscles in your torso and to hone your balance skills.