Earth Trek Trails: Outdoor Blog

5 reasons I Love Winter Walking

5 reasons I Love Winter Walking

It's that time of year when the leaves have fallen, and the weather gets downright cold. Nippy. And if you are in northern latitudes, you may dread this time of...
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Does Arm Swinging Burn Calories?

Does Arm Swinging Burn Calories?

Whether it is walking, jogging, running, or stationary exercises like tai chi, arm movement is a major aspect. Your body stance is designed for arm swinging. Bipedal movement (walking) requires...
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Benefits of Summer Night Mini Walks

Benefits of Summer Night Mini Walks

 Benefits of Summer Night Mini Walks Can a short walk on a summer's night impact your health? Not only can it impact your body's health, but it can improve your...
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How to Develop a Walking Lifestyle

How to Develop a Walking Lifestyle

 How to Develop a Walking Lifestyle For millennia, humans had to walk and exercise simply to survive. Whether it was getting water, cleaning the home, purchasing food, and simply the...
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Reducing Knee Pain through Walking

Reducing Knee Pain through Walking

Walking has its many benefits. From increased metabolism, to weight reduction.

But often we associate walking with added knee and joint pain. Yet medical science is showing that the right kind of walking, can actually reduce this pain.

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Enjoying Hiking in a Country Sunrise

Enjoying Hiking in a Country Sunrise

In the rolling foothills of California’s coastal range, mighty oaks become an enduring symbol of nature. This time of year, the green lush countryside, along with the cool crisp air...
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Ditch the Coffee for a Morning Walk

Ditch the Coffee for a Morning Walk

 Ditch the Coffee for a Morning Walk While an early morning walk, fresh out of bed, can help with weight loss and metabolism, the greatest benefit may be the ability...
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Exploring Trails of an Abandoned Golf Course

Exploring Trails of an Abandoned Golf Course

What happens when a golf course shuts down? Well apparently, it can make for beautiful hiking trails.   The Northgate Golf Course in a sprawling residential northwest suburb of Reno,...
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