Hiking has many health benefits beyond "fresh air", such as providing an excellent cardiovascular workout that burns around 350 calories per hour and lowers the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and several cancers. The exercise of joints also staves off arthritis. Hiking can also aid in the recovery of old injuries. Mental benefits include reduced depression and better sleep.

1. H I K I N G Y O U R WAY T O
H E A LT H
J A S O N A N D O R P R E S E N T S :

2. H I K I N G H A S M A N Y H E A LT H
B E N E F I T S B E Y O N D “ F R E S H A I R ”

3. Need to lose a few Kgs? Keep your heart
healthy? A rigorous hike is variable
enough to cater to your needs.

4. • Hiking provides an excellent cardiovascular workout.
• Burns around 350 calories per hour.

5. L O W E R S R I S K F O R …
• H I G H B L O O D P R E S S U R E
• S T R O K E
• T Y P E 2 D I A B E T E S

6. It also lowers the risks of
several cancers

7. • T H E E X E R C I S E O F Y O U R
J O I N T S A L S O S TAV E S O F F
A RT H R I T I S
!
• C A N A L S O A I D I N T H E
R E C O V E RY O F O L D I N J U R I E S

8. • Mental benefits include:
• Reduced depression
• Better sleep, which leads to increased productivity
and alertness

9. • So what are you waiting for? Get out there and
experience the outdoors!