Walking & Health...
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A Solo Walking Guide
Although hikers and walkers often prefer to undertake their chosen activity in groups as, for those who prefer it, it’s as much about socialising as enjoying the great...
Avoiding Leg Cramps When Walking
Most of the time, hiking is as injury-free a pastime as anyone is likely to undertake. There might be a slight sprain from a fall, but that’s usually the most...
Fell Running: Is it for You?
If you’ve ever been walking in the hills, you’ll almost certainly have encountered someone in shorts and shirt, carrying nothing more than a water bottle, running....
General Health And Safety When Walking
Whether you’re hiking, rambling, taking the dog out for a run on the park or just going out for a pleasant leisurely ‘stroll’ - walking is probably...
Hiking for Older People
The wonderful thing about hiking is that anyone can do it. As long as you can walk (although you do see parents carrying babies in special backpacks) you can take...
How To Avoid Blisters When Hiking
It is a fallacy to believe that getting blisters whilst hiking is inevitable. In fact, blisters are quite easy to avoid if you follow the two golden rules of testing...
How to Prepare for the Hiking Season
The fitter you are, the longer you’ll be able to hike and the easier your walking will be. The problem is that during the winter most people don’t exercise much, so...
How to Prevent Walking Injuries
Those who walk or hike are far less likely to suffer injuries than others who take part in more vigorous exercise or play contact sports. However injuries do occur and...
How To Take Care Of Your Feet When Hiking
Your feet are probably the most important 'tools' when you are out walking or hiking so it's important to look after them. There are numerous things...
Nutrition for Walking
As we’re all aware our bodies convert food that we consume into energy when we’re exercising and the more strenuous the exercise the greater the demand on our energy...
The Best Hiking Snacks
When you go out hiking it’s important not only to make sure that you have ample water with you, but also that you carry some food. Snacks can stop your blood sugar...
Walking for Fitness: A Plan
It’s hardly a secret that walking is great exercise, and an excellent way to increase your fitness levels. It’s probably the easiest and cheapest form of exercise...
Walking for Health
No health professional would denounce the health benefits from walking even if that meant walking to the shops as opposed to taking the car or taking your dog out for a...
Walking for Physical Rehabilitation
Walking is excellent exercise, a good way to get and stay fit and lose some weight. Walking also has its place in physical therapy and rehabilitation.
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Walking Injuries
Although all walkers are susceptible to injuries during a walk the vast majority of injuries happen to those who are not used to walking or hiking and only venture out...
Walking on Roads
Walking can be very pleasurable and a chance to get away from it all and to enjoy the peace and the solitude that the countryside has to offer. However, there are...
What is SwimHiking?
The Lake District would seem to provide the perfect setting for those who like to swim and for those who enjoy hiking too. It seems to have become a major inspiration...
What to do in an Emergency
Whilst the vast majority of walking trips go off without a hitch it’s also important to be prepared for any eventuality and, unfortunately accidents and emergencies do...
