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Category: Fitness and Health

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Can A Heart Rate Monitor Improve My Hiking?

When it comes to achieving our fitness goals, we all want to make sure we're getting the most out of our workouts. But how do we know if we're pushing ourselves hard enough? That's where heart rate...

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Walking for Weight Loss: The Benefits of Walking and How to Optimize Your Routine

Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for our physical and mental well-being. However, with busy schedules and sedentary lifestyles, many people struggle to find the time and motivation to exercise...

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Do I need to warm up before hiking?

If you're an avid hiker, you probably already know the importance of proper preparation before hitting the trails. From packing the right gear to checking the weather forecast, there are plenty of...

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Jobs to help you reach 10,000 steps a day: stay fit whilst working

Do you always find yourself struggling to reach 10,000 steps a day? No matter how hard you try, hitting the recommended activity level just seems impossible. Well, why not amp up your step count by...

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5 Health benefits of walking outside regularly

If you're reading this blog post, chances are you've been on a hike before. It's great for your body and mind! But sometimes it can be hard to find the motivation to get outside again. Here I have...

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What to eat after a long walk | Sensible foods to eat after hiking

Hiking is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is also one of the easiest ways to stay fit and get away from your daily routine, and can be a fun way to get out into nature, which...

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Hi I'm Paul, I took up walking when my ex-partner Nicky rescued her dog, Paco, from the streets of Romania through a charity, Perrera Dogs UK. We had hundreds of lovely walks, and I thought it would be good to share some of the things I've learned along the way. Walking in the countryside is so good for your health, both physically and mentally, so I hope I can inspire you to get out in the countryside.

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