What? Hiking while pregnant? This brings up images of possible pain, belly discomfort and risks. Yet, growing research is proving that hikes, with reasonable difficulties, are beneficial to the development...

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Carbs. Protein. Energy for the trail. There is an entire industry that has developed around the need for workout calories. Whether it is hiking up a mountain trail, or a...

How City Parks Connect Us Outside City parks have long been a forgotten asset in America's outdoor landscape. National Parks and forest service spots take much of the attention. Yosemite,...

We know cardio workouts in a gym improve heart health.

How about hiking?

The key to improved heart strength:

5 Essential Tips for Exploring Cities on Foot

Increasingly, Urban backpacking has become the activity of choice for more and more teenagers, young adults and now, retirees.

Building Arm Strength through Nordic Pole Hiking   In a previous article we looked at how hiking poles can reduce back pain. Does using these poles also build arm strength?...

In a society where obesity is already at epidemic levels, back pain only makes matters worse. Is there any natural way out?

How can back pain be reduced? Can it be eliminated all together?