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Why hiking is so freaking good for you

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  Hiking is proven to have many health benefits, ranging from physical exercise you get when out on the trail, to emotional or mental relief that comes from being in nature. Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. Hiking is a great whole-body workout—from head to toe and everything in between.   Here are 8 reasons hiking is good for your soul (and why you should start hiking in 2020).   1.    Hiking clears the mind and reduces stress      Our lives are busier than ever. Nine to five jobs, full social calendars and everyday life admin is enough to keep us at a permanent level of stress below the surface. 2.    Hiking makes us happier      Never underestimate the 'happiness effect' of being outdoors. Dwelling on embarrassing or disappointing moments or thinking about everything we think is wrong with our lives   3.    Improve your memory through hiking         ...

5 Tips to Help You Achieve Your Health Goals

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  Achieving your health and fitness goals, can be very simple, fun and easy when approached correctly. Just like training for a marathon, in order to achieve your fitness goals, you need the right plan, resources and support. If you want to succeed, it's a good idea to set some small goals to reach your main goal. Although , goal setting can be sometimes challenging, so here are tips to help you get started! Write Down Your Goals Start by writing down all your goals, for the week,  month or year. One good example; is to make a to-do-list and write all yours goals on it. Post them somewhere on your bedroom wall, kitchen or any place that is noticeable. Build Upon Your Exercising Rituals We all take a bath in the morning, or at least I hope you do so. This is a ritual, or a habit and something that we can build upon.  Access your current rituals, and see how you can build upon them with the things that you would like to be doing to yourself to support your health. Find a Wo...

The Benefits of Losing Weight

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Well, before you set a weight loss goal, it's very important to understand the benefits of losing weight. At some point, every weight loss journey hits a rough patch but self motivation is all that you need to succeed. To set up your self for this success, your medical and lifestyle routine may be enough to motivate you to stick to serious weight-loss program.  In addition, exercise is also helpful for maintaining weight loss. Exercise is known to increase a sense of confidence and well-being, thus lowering the rates of anxiety and depression. Health Benefits includes; Lowered blood pressure Improved mobility Decreased risk of heart disease Reduce back pain Improved blood sugar levels Lifestyle Benefits includes; Better sleep More active social life Decreased stress Improved body image Greater confidence Considering the above, there's no time like present to start your weight loss journey. Your first step should be to set a reasonable goal . Then make small changes to your dail...