Hiking will lift your spirits, connect you with nature, and provide an excellent total-body workout. To get started on this nature-centric workout, be sure you have proper walking or hiking shoes, a small pack for water, snacks, a map, and a hiking partner to share the fun. Set your course ahead of time so you can plan how long you'll be hiking, and don't overexert yourself—the various terrains and geography of a hiking trail compose a different experience than regular walking. Plan accordingly, and you'll get to know the wilderness around you while exercising your whole body. You can find parks in your state using this national map.
Step it up:
Plan a day—around hiking. Exploring different areas of your county or state through hiking not only keeps your workouts interesting, but it also makes for a fun and exciting day trip with friends or family.