Take a Hike

Antonio Sini

Hiking is one of my favorite exercises and offers many health benefits. Along with strengthening the quadriceps, hamstrings, thighs, hips and butt, hiking also improves your cardiovascular system. It’s a great alternative to the treadmill, providing more visual stimulation for your brain and fresh air for your lungs. I find the positive mental aspect of hiking to be the best reward. Being out in the open, away from the city, helps me clear my mind and de-stress. I also cherish the feeling of accomplishment when I reach the top or end of a hike.

Find a local hike near you. There are many resources on the Internet that will help point you in the right direction. Click here for one of my favorites.