We know that eating healthy is a better option, but as we get healthier we’ll be able to do more with our bodies. We’re told that what helps us keep a healthy body is 80% what we eat and 20% exercise. That 20% exercise, even though it’s not very high, is still important. In nutrition we’re told to exercise for at least sixty minutes a day. Hiking is an awesome way to get that exercise. In this article it talks about all the ways hiking helps keep our bodies healthy. We won’t need caffeine because the physical activity wakes us up in a natural way and actually “increases attention spans and creative problem-solving skills by as much as 50 percent.”
It’s a great way to lose weight, especially as the incline increases and altitude is gained. The best part about it is there are a lot of things to keep our mind off how tired we might be. Stop and take a look at the beautiful views.
Hiking is also a form of therapy. Getting out, getting exercise, and getting our minds off our stresses for an hour or two can help us get right on through our weeks with a clearer mind!
APA: Wise, A. (2014, July 18). Proof That Hiking Makes You Happier And Healthier. Retrieved February 19, 2015, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/18/how-taking-a-hike-can-mak_n_5584809.html
MLA: Wise, Abigail. "Proof That Hiking Makes You Happier And Healthier." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 18 July 2014. Web. 19 Feb. 2015. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/18/how-taking-a-hike-can-mak_n_5584809.html>.
I felt like you did a really good job describing what the article talked about and and including the facts really helped get the points across. Whenever I go for a hike it is usually just for fun or for some exercise, but it is interesting that it really does have other benefits such as releaving stress and clearing our minds.
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