Fitness Walking and Countryside Walking

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Bushwalking
FITNESS ON THE PARK Fitnessonthepark.com.au
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FITNESS WALKING
Hiking and bushwalking offer amazing benefits to
your health and wellbeing. ... the risk of heart
disease and also helps to maintain a healthy
blood pressure.
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Tips for bushwalking

• There's a level of bushwalking suitable for all
  ages and fitness levels, but follow these
  precautions
• Warm up first with some gentle stretching.
• Always tell someone where you're going.
• Take plenty of water and food.
• Follow the guidance on the tracks - if the track
  says it's for advanced walkers, leave it to them.
  There's a big difference between being fit and
  being capable of trekking an advanced bushwalking
  trail. Start on the beginner's trails and build
  up to the big walks as your knowledge and fitness
  improve.

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Bushwalking what to wear
There's no need to go to a specialty store to kit
yourself out. Supportive shoes with a good tread
are a must either light boots or runners are
fine. Dress in light layers so you can rug up or
strip down according to the weather. A
lightweight backpack should contain sufficient
water, a waterproof jacket, lunch and snacks. A
hat is essential, as is sunscreen and insect
repellent.
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Bushwalking
Hold on to your sunhats. Going outside and into
the natural environment could be exactly what
most of us need. Recent studies from around the
world present a convincing argument that nature
is a health tonic ripe for the picking. From
improving physical health to lifting mood,
promoting relaxation, improving concentration,
hastening healing and facilitating social
connectedness, nature seems to have it all.
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Walking Benefits
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Bushwalking and weight control
Apart from being a very enjoyable way to
exercise, bushwalking is a fantastic fat burner.
There are many ways that bushwalking can help
with weight management
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Countryside walking
Taking time out is what holidays are all about.
The Maltese Islands are an ideal destination if
you're looking for some exercise or just wish to
revive and relax. The warm climate, clear
Mediterranean light and fresh sea air alone help
increase energy levels.
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Countryside walking
Bushwalking tips for maximum fat burning and
safetyThe following tips are designed to
maximize the weight loss benefits of bushwalking
while making sure it is a safe and enjoyable
experience.
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