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How to Prepare Your Knees for Hiking

Reduce Hiking Knee Pain and Prepare Your Knees for Hiking

Knee pain hiking is relatively common with hikers, especially as you get older.

However, a good regime of strengthening and stretching can minimize this >>

July 11, 2021

Is Hiking Good Exercise?

Is Hiking Good Exercise? We look at the facts

Here are ten good reasons why hiking in nature is not only good exercise but can benefit your health and well-being too.

Find out more >>

May 25, 2021

Hiking vs Running - Which is Better For You and Why?

Is Hiking or Running Better?

Hiking and running have differences and similarities, but which is going to be the best for your goals and preferences?

May 25, 2021

Post Hike Recovery

Post Hiking Recovery: 8 Useful Tips

Post hiking recovery is the must-do rule after the trauma the body experiences from a long hike in the wilderness.

Find out what to do here >>

May 23, 2021

Increase the Speed of Your Hikes

How to Increase the Speed of Your Hikes

For many, hiking is a more leisurely activity. However, for some, the aim is to cover some big distances.

These are our tips to get your daily mileages up

May 23, 2021

Tips to Get Fit for Hiking

4 Tips to Get Fit for Hiking

Hiking is an adventurous and fun activity, but it does require a level of fitness.

Follow these simple tips to get fit for hiking >>

May 22, 2021

What Muscles Does Hiking Work? The Answer May Surprise You

Naturally, the muscles worked hiking include the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, glutes, and hip muscles.

But you may be surprised what else gets a workout

May 10, 2020

How Many Calories Are Burned Hiking And How Can You Burn More?

The ability to burn calories on a hike varies in relation to the terrain, speed, intensity, and pack weight.

So let's see how they affect the calorie burn

March 21, 2020

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