Increasing your Cardiovascular Efficiency through Hiking

If you're new to exercise, you'll want to consult your physician on your health and new fitness lifestyle.  You want to be sure that you can take on new activities such as hiking in a healthy way.

Here are some ways to ease into hiking:

• Begin by picking an easy hike.  Ask some friends or go to your local bookstore and find a book on hike around where you live.  Often, the hikes listed will be labeled by levels of intensity.
• Watch the weather forecast the night before your trip and prepare accordingly.  Even if there is a slight chance of rain, bring a rain coat!
• Plan on how long you'll be hiking.  Hikes can be as long as you like them to be, so pack a snack for the day. 
• With a friend, start the path by treading slowly.  Carefully walk around large rocks and fallen trees.
• Focus on your level of exehursion and breathing.  If you begin to feel tired, take a rest and drink some water.  Continue along the path when you feel ready.

The first hiking adventure should be around 30 minutes in length.  This helps your body to adjust to the new activity levels.  Remember that if your hiking for 30 minutes, you should travel 15 minutes out then turn back which should take 15 minutes to return to base. 

Still feel like you need more information before you start?  I'll be making more posts in the near future featuring nutritional tips, helpful hiking accessories, and workouts to stay fit for strenuous hiking trips for advanced adventure seekers.   

Can't wait?  Check out this Ultimate Hiking Guide that will give you comprehensive tips on how to have successful trips.  Click the link below.  

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