Why Don’t You Take a Hike?!
Take a hike, hit the hills (no, not the Justin Bobby “Hills”), get out of the city and turn your outing into a full-body toner. You can burn up to 450 calories an hour on uneven terrain! Here are some great tips thanks to Self Magazine.
Loosen Up!: Make sure to hold your arms slightly bent and relaxed. Pump your arms back and forth and increase your stride to up your calorie burn.
Striding Right: Working your way over bumps can be an amazing way to tone your thighs and rear. Try to stay light on your feet when going downhill. Seek out the steepest paths and take small steps, if your stride is too big you will get fatigued faster.
Carry On: If you bring a backpack, make sure the bulk of the bag’s weight rests on your hips. It’s important that core and leg muscles do the lifting, not your back.
Catch the View: Always keep your head raised to avoid neck pain or injury.
Urban Girl Fitness Quote of the Day:
My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She’s ninety-three today and we don’t know where the hell she is. ~Ellen DeGeneres
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