12 Ways to Stay Active And Fit

12 Ways to Stay Active And Fit — page 1 — Run for Cardio Fitness One of the best ways to stay goals Running can be done almost anywhere You can run outside or active and fit is to take part in cardiovascular exercise or cardio on a treadmill or an indoor track Cardio is good for the body in many Many runners don't let rain or snow ways It makes your heart and stop them lungs strong It keeps your blood It is safe for kids age eight and older pumping through your body Running to run up to three miles 4 8 km is a form of cardio It has many Whether you run one mile or three health benefits Running improves be sure to give yourself plenty of the function of a person's heart walk breaks Wearing the right blood vessels and lungs Many kind of shoes is also important runners set running goals They feel Good shoes will go a long way in accomplished after meeting those Stretch before and after

12 Ways to Stay Active And Fit — page 2 — While running sip some water every 15 to 20 minutes to preventing falls Remember good stay hydrated posture when running Feet should always be placed directly under the hips Another thing to avoid is bending at the waist while running Running this way is bad for your leg muscles Before setting out on a run be sure before you go on a run This will help keep up your energy After your run walk to let your muscles cool down Gently stretch any tight areas Be sure to keep hydrated even after you to warm up with dynamic stretches Dynamic stretching includes high knee raises and walking lunges finish your run Have a small snack 30 minutes HISTORY OF THE MARATHON 46 million Number of running shoes sold in the United States in 2013 Running helps strengthen the cardiovascular system Maintai ing good posture and keeping hydrated are important tips for running Do some dynamic stretching before every run The length of a marathon is 26 2 miles 42 km This is in honor of the Greek soldier Pheidippides who lived in 490 BCE At that time Athens was at war with the Persians When the Persians were defeated Pheidippides ran from the city of Marathon Greece to Athens to tell of the victory The run was just less than 26 miles long When Pheidippides reached Athens he cried Niki which means

12 Ways to Stay Active And Fit — page 3 — Improve Body and Mind with Hiking Hiking is another form of cardio can build up your hiking experience and a good way to stay fit And it's over time fun and adventurous Hiking lets Depending on the terrain and you enjoy nature You can choose weather you can choose between a route and make the hike as hiking sandals or hiking boots Dress challenging as you want When first for the weather Wear clothes that starting out it is a good idea not to protect against the wind and wear tackle a difficult trail Start with a layers that you can take off if you short simple trail Beginner trails get too warm Also bring along hats have an easier terrain They don't and gloves in case the weather have as many hills or obstacles You turns chilly or too sunny Bring along Real Carrying a backpack while hiking adds to your workout

12 Ways to Stay Active And Fit — page 4 — Drink water often throughout your hike to keep your body hydrated snacks and water so you can refuel extra weight puts extra stress on your body during your hike It is muscles and bones Over time you best not to hike alone Always hike will grow stronger with friends or family Carrying a Another benefit of hiking is the backpack full of gear adds to your good it can do for a person's mind workout It strengthens your muscles Research has shown that everyone and bones This is because carrying needs to get outdoors for his or her health and well being Going on a hike and experiencing nature boosts 29 your mood and mind Being outdoors also improves creativity million Number of people in the United States who went THINK ABOUT IT hiking in 2015 Hiking can be done almost Hiking will strengthen anywhere but many people like to your bones because it is a use trails in national parks Using weight bearing exercise another source look up how many Know the terrain and national parks there are in the weather so that you know how to dress United States Can you find how many parks offer hiking trails Being outdoors is necessary for a person's in your area well

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