Sometimes we get in a routine, work, gym, kids practices, church, whatever you have going on, taking a break and going outside for a hike may be just want you need! Hiking is great exercise and ALL ages can enjoy it together. The health benefits are just icing on the cake!

Here are a few:

• Improved cardio-respiratory fitness (heart, lungs, blood vessels)
• Improved muscular fitness
• Lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
• Lower risk of high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
• Lower risk of high cholesterol and triglycerides
• Increased bone density or a slower loss of density
• Reduced depression
• Better quality sleep

Change it up and get your family and friends on a trail! Check out to http://www.mapmywalk.com/us/ and look up local trails near you!

 

Source: http://www.goodhiker.com/2011/05/25/health-benefits-hiking/