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Wednesday, February 08, 2006

What is Hiking?

Hiking is merely walking on a foot path, whether on a neighborhood trail that runs along the river or a more adventurous trail to a mountain ridge.

Hiking can be a great way to escape the monotony of the gym and get a heart-pumping workout.

Benefits of Hiking

There are many benefits of hiking. The most common benefits are:

Weight loss.
Decrease in blood pressure.
Helps prevent osteoporosis by improving bone density.
Relieves back pain.
It doesn't cost much.

courtesy of: http://www.mamashealth.com/hike/

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