Why not incorporate outdoor activities on a frequent basis to your usual workout routines, as this also contributes towards an overall good physical workout! Outdoor activities are also beneficial to your mental health as you are surrounded with scenic views and the scent of fresh air while taking your body through new challenges!
It’s too late to say #ThrowBackThursday!... because it is Friday (laughs) but I am still
going to share one of my outdoor activities with you that I did with a few of
my close friends not too long ago.
HIKE UP LION'S HEAD
As you can see on your left, this is the view that awaited us on the top of Lion’s Head -the mountain is situated in Cape Town, between Signal Hill and Table
Mountain. In order to reach this peak which is 669 m above see level, we had to climb a spiraling trail for approximately 80 minutes, that became rockier
and much steeper as we ascended. The fun
part of it was that for one, we had physically applied every limb of our
bodies’ into reaching the top and while doing so were surrounded by splendid views
of nature!
Once we had reached the top peak, it only got better as we found ourselves overlooking the spectacular beauty of the “Mother City”. After spending about an hour on the peak we headed down again,which I had found as fairly challenging as climbing up. Overall. it was a rewarding achievement.
I had fun and at the same time got a full body workout…that was definitely felt
the next morning! The ‘full moon hike’ up Lion’s Head is also quite a popular
expedition that I will be sure to take on very soon! But with that said, there are numerous
outdoor activities that you can incorporate with your regular exercises such
as; rock climbing and bicycle riding to name a few.
The fitness & health benefits of hiking:
According to a study conducted by the Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation
-Reduces overall body weight
-Enhances lower limb strength due to the downhill walking
-Improves endurance
- maintains and improves mental health
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