Rucking — walking with weight on your back — is an increasingly popular form of exercise that boosts cardiovascular and muscular health.
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Rucking — walking with weight on your back — is an increasingly popular form of exercise that boosts cardiovascular and muscular health.
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For older people, these simple steps can help make treks in the woods or on trails a relaxing experience rather than a nerve-racking one.
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An experienced hiker shares the lessons he learned during an 11-month, 2,000-mile-plus extended hike on the Camino de Santiago – the collective name for the network of pilgrimage routes that flow like a river’s tributaries across Europe.
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Exploring the great outdoors offers a host of mental and physical benefits. But there a few things you need to know first.
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Ruth Woroniecki was coming down from the Cucamonga Peak in California when she slipped on ice, fell 200 feet and walked with a broken neck to be rescued.
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Inspired by reading Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence, German hiker Felix Frenzel is recreating the 1,600-kilometre hike taken by three young aboriginal girls to escape a government settlement.
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New to hiking? Here's what you need to know about terrain, gear, planning and common-sense precautions.
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Lauren was struggling with her mental health and decided some fresh air and alone time in the bush was the perfect medicine.
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The constant movement of hiking helps mitigate anxiety, stress and burnout. But experts say the physical health benefits can’t be overlooked either.
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Both walking and hiking tick the boxes for getting you moving outdoors, a low-risk activity in a pandemic. But are these two forms of exercise that different from one another? Here are four top considerations to help you determine whether to head out for a stroll or a hike.
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Both walking and hiking tick the boxes for getting you moving outdoors, a low-risk activity in a pandemic. But are these two forms of exercise that different from one another? Here are four top considerations to help you determine whether to head out for a stroll or a hike.
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Justine was proud of herself for getting down to the pool for the first time since giving birth. But a stranger's jibe changed that.
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It was one of the few things to boom during the COVID-19 shutdowns, and now there is a daypack-friendly new venture to inspire Australians to explore far beyond their neighbourhood.
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“Without this hike … it would have been one of those college friendships where you get together and talk about the old days.”
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Find the right walk for every season, from summer hikes around ski resorts to week-long treks between tropical water holes
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Working on your strength, core, flexibility and endurance during the offseason can help improve your experience and prevent injuries.
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You don’t hand your car keys to someone who’s never driven. Why then are so many of us heading into the great unknown without basic information and easily accessible equipment?
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Our guide to choosing the best walking pole options, and how they can help you reduce injury and increase your workout