Excursions and hiking routes are a great option for doing sport, as their benefits for the cardiovascular system are surprising.

However, the important thing is to be very careful when planning the routes, organize the backpack with everything you need before leaving and take into account the weather forecast for the day of the excursion.

Definition of hiking

Hiking refers to the activity of visiting and/or touring a certain place for leisure or research purposes, generally on foot, and through natural environments (forests, mountains, savannahs, deserts, tundras, steppes, plains, valleys, among others).

Main benefits

Going into the subject, the main benefit of hiking is that it works the whole body.

The duration of the hike

The existence of slopes and obstacles along the way can work them, leg muscles and buttocks. In addition, wearing a backpack will work the core muscles and if other elements such as poles are added to the exercise, the arms and shoulders will be worked.

The cardiovascular system

A study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that, according to their research, one hour of daily walking five days a week can reduce the risk of stroke by half.

Weight loss benefits

Finally, of course, you can also lose weight by walking, since it is still a physical activity that, combined with proper nutrition, can help you lose weight if this is our goal.

Moreover, a study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology concludes that the body uses almost 30% more energy to walk on uneven terrain than on a flat one.

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