Your doctor will tell you that any sort of physical activity that increases your heart rate and causes you to break a sweat is beneficial to your health. More specifically, hiking can help you to control your weight and blood pressure. Researchers have found that hiking uphill and downhill reduces triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. While hiking is great exercise for anyone, it has been found to be more beneficial to certain people. For example, diabetics. Hiking has been found to lower glucose levels. Which is perfect for people who suffer from diabetes. Hiking is also good exercise for people who cannot participate in more strenuous exercise like the elderly or those with heart conditions.
Similarly, hiking can be good for your mental and spiritual health as well as you body. It gives you an opportunity to leave the gym and enjoy the great outdoors. Some people may enjoy the peacefulness and solitude that a hike on a park trail can offer.
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