Posts Tagged ‘Hiking’

17 Super Hot Hiking Tips Are Here!

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Because hiking is a fun and enjoyable sport I have included 17 super hot hiking tips to get you started. Being outdoors gives you a sense of freedom from your everyday life. Anything that helps you de-stress and rejuvenate is to be applauded. Be aware, though, that you cannot go straight from the home or office environment and hit the trail without any preparations.

The best 17 super hot hiking tips are here for you in no particular order:

1. Get in shape. Every hiker’s pace will vary but the average estimated pace is 1.5 miles per hour. Start walking outdoors to get in shape so you won’t injure yourself on the hike. Muscle strains and cramps are the results of untrained bodies and you don’t want it to be you. (more…)

What to Wear When Hiking – Are You Prepared?

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

What to wear when hiking? When you first begin hiking you can wear what you already have. If you get more serious about this sport you’ll want to invest in clothes made with performance capabilities designed to keep you warm, dry and comfortable.

When you exert yourself during exercise your body loses more heat and moisture than normal. Hiking uphill will make you break out in a sweat. Going downhill doesn’t require as much effort and your previously sweat-saturated clothing can cause you to become chilled. (more…)