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Intro to Hiking for HealthBy: Nichol Lucido
Hiking for Health - Benefits
Hiking benefits multiple dimensions of health● Physical● Spiritual● Mental● Emotional● Social ● Environmental
Hiking for Health - Benefits
Hiking benefits multiple dimensions of health● Physical
○ lose excess pounds○ assist in preventing heart disease○ decrease hypertension (high blood pressure)○ build stronger bone density○ and much more!
● Spiritual● Mental● Emotional● Social ● Environmental
Hiking for Health - Benefits
Hiking benefits multiple dimensions of health● Physical● Spiritual
○ connect with nature○ create purpose in life
● Mental● Emotional● Social ● Environmental
Hiking for Health - Benefits
Hiking benefits multiple dimensions of health● Physical● Spiritual● Mental
○ set mind at ease○ enhance knowledge of nature
● Emotional● Social ● Environmental
Hiking for Health - Benefits
Hiking benefits multiple dimensions of health● Physical● Spiritual● Mental● Emotional
○ clear your head from stressful day○ free yourself from worry○ become calm and relaxed
● Social ● Environmental
Hiking for Health - Benefits
Hiking benefits multiple dimensions of health● Physical● Spiritual● Mental● Emotional● Social
○ connect with others of similar interest○ join hiking clubs○ enjoy with family and friends
● Environmental
Hiking for Health - Benefits
Hiking benefits multiple dimensions of health● Physical● Spiritual● Mental● Emotional● Social ● Environmental
○ surrounded by positive environment○ keep hiking environment clean○ become an advocate
Hiking Necessities
A few things to remember.....● Gear● What to pack● Food and water● Safety
Hiking Necessities
A few things to remember.....● Gear
○ a good pack sized for the length of hike○ hiking boots/shoes○ hiking stick
● What to pack● Food and water● Safety
Hiking Necessities
A few things to remember.....● Gear● What to pack
○ headlamp or other light source○ multi-purpose tool (swiss army knife)○ sunscreen○ bug spray○ jacket○ and more, depending on the length of your hike
● Food and water● Safety
Hiking Necessities
A few things to remember.....● Gear● What to pack● Food and water
○ carbohydrates for energy (sandwich)○ protein to keep muscles strong (mixed nuts/tuna)○ something crisp to quench thirst (apple)○ anything else your hiking heart desires○ plenty of water! more is better than less!
● Safety
Hiking Necessities
A few things to remember.....● Gear● What to pack● Food and water● Safety
○ first aid kit sufficient for hike○ ALWAYS let someone know where you are going
and when you'll be back○ wilderness first aid class is never a bad idea
Happy hiking!
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