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Hiking Your Way Healthy

It is not always necessary for you to do boring exercises in order to stay fit. As a matter of fact, most of us will not be able to stick with something that we do not enjoy long enough to see long term benefits. I know that for myself, I really hate walking on a treadmill and I find it to be one of life's most boring activities. Although I have walked on a treadmill from time to time in order to stay in shape, doing so on a long-term basis is something that simply is not going to happen. The funny thing about it is that I do enjoy walking but while doing so, I like to go someplace.
One of the most interesting and enjoyable activities that you can do is to take up hiking. This is more than simply walking around the block or perhaps strolling through the mall, it is a strenuous exercise that you would need to build up to in order to be efficient at it. Although it is not effortless, you would be surprised with how enjoyable it is and how quickly the time passes as you are doing it. I don't consider hiking to be exercise at all, I consider it to be a hobby that I am dedicated to and will continue to do as long as my legs allow me to do so.
What would happen if you were not someplace that was conducive to hiking? Not all of us live in a mountainous area that would allow us to get in a good hike without having to travel too far to get to the location. Believe it or not, most communities have an area that would suffice for such an activity. You would probably be surprised to find out that one is right in your backyard, even if it isn't exactly what you are looking for. As long as you're getting out in nature and walking around enjoying the things that are nearby, this is exercise and it is hiking.
You might enjoy hiking so much that you decide to make a trip out of it. Many individuals end up going away in order to hike someplace special. You can't imagine how many calories you will be burning and how physically fit you will be as a result of this activity. Take the time to do it on a regular basis and you will love the way you look.

Staying Fit with Friends

Did you ever wonder what makes people become dedicated to going to the gym on a regular basis? I have to admit, I still wonder the same thing myself. At times, I would rather have somebody punch me in the face than to get up and go to the gym by myself. Even though there may be a familiar face or two that is in the gym whenever you're there, more than likely you're going to be around people that you don't know and don't really care to be around. Not only that, you will probably be sweating profusely and it's not like you're in the mood while you're there to make casual conversation.
If you want to go to the gym on a regular basis but don't want to put in the effort to do so in a strange environment, perhaps you need to make the environment more familiar. One of the best ways for you to get in shape and stay in shape is to make the effort with friends or family. As long as your schedules permits it, it is a relatively easy thing to do for you to end up at the gym at the same time and to enjoy a workout together. As a matter of fact, many of us that have done this end up enjoying our workouts so much that we don't even realize that were exercising at all.
Another reason why staying fit with friends is a good idea is because it helps you to stay motivated. A lack of motivation is one of the main reasons why many of us give up exercising in the first place. We may get motivated because of something that we see on TV or perhaps reading a book about being fit but when it comes down to actually doing the exercise, we tend to sputter and fail. If you have a commitment to go to the gym with somebody else, however, you will rarely ever back out of that commitment.
Bringing somebody to the gym with you can add something to your workout that just was not there before. You are able to give each other encouragement, spot each other when necessary and talk about your progress. If you really want to make your workouts as effortless as possible, this is probably one of the better ways to do so. Stay fit with a friend and both of you will be better off for the effort.