ActiveHiking & WalkingTrail expert shares five exercises that will make you a stronger hikerIncrease the strength in your legs and core to reduce joint pain and help you hike for longerWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveHiking & WalkingTrail expert shares five exercises that will make you a stronger hikerIncrease the strength in your legs and core to reduce joint pain and help you hike for longerWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Increase the strength in your legs and core to reduce joint pain and help you hike for longer
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Getty Images)
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Is there anything better than lacing up yourhiking bootsand getting outdoors in the fresh air to explore the landscapes around you? In a hiker’s world, no there is not. But one thing that can easily spoil this is those niggling aches and pains in your joints, especially your knees. If this sounds familiar then you’ll benefit from doing some strength exercises and a trail expert has shared exactly which ones you should be doing.
(Image credit: Manon Guenot)
(Image credit: Manon Guenot)
Don’t worry if you don’t go to the gym or own any home gym equipment, as nearly all of James' strength exercises only require your bodyweight. However, if you do find this too easy and want to make things more challenging, you can also incorporate some free weights, like apair of dumbbellsor akettlebell. Here’s what James recommends:
Also, don’t forget to do a warm up and cool down before doing these exercises, as this will help reduce the likelihood of injury and muscle soreness. “A brisk walk or an easy jog is a great way to get the blood pumping and raise your heart rate before getting stuck into the exercises,” says James. “Repeat at the end of the workout to allow your body to gradually return to its pre-exercise state.”
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