5 reasons why you should take a hiking vacation someday

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Hiking is a wonderful activity. Maybe you take a regular stroll with the dog or you like to go for a day out hiking with your partner at the weekend. Together you can enjoy nature and in the meantime you can talk about the week. Is hiking not really your thing? Then there are many other reasons to go hiking. Hiking is a great form of exercise for anyone who wants to keep his or her body in good condition. In this article we tell you all about it. Perhaps after reading it you will become so enthusiastic that you will start walking immediately, and maybe you will even go on a walking vacation. Before you are going to book a walking vacation, read more information on walking holidays in Switzerland, or what about the Tour du Mont Blanc?

Hiking is a good way to lose weight
You wouldn't know it, but hiking can burn a lot of calories. That's because hiking is a low intensity exercise. This means that the heart rate does not suddenly increase very rapidly, but is slightly elevated for a long time. With low intensity exercise, your body uses a little more energy, but not suddenly a lot. When your body suddenly needs a lot of energy, it mainly burns carbohydrates.

If your body needs a little more energy over a longer period of time, fat reserves are called upon. In other words, while walking you burn more fat and thus lose weight. Of course it is important that you eat healthy in addition to hiking. During a walking vacation you can lose a lot of weight this way.

Hiking helps against depression
Do you suffer from mood swings or depression? Then hiking is also a good idea. While hiking you experience an optimal combination of healthy outdoor air and exercise. This makes it easier to 'clear your head' and achieve a balance between body and mind.

A walking vacation is also very beneficial. The change of scenery and physical activity will do you good. You will find that after a walking vacation you will return home as reborn. Perhaps by taking a walking vacation regularly, you can improve your mental health in the long run as well.

Walking has a positive effect on diabetes
Do you have a condition such as diabetes? Then it is very important to get enough exercise every day. And walking in particular is very beneficial. It significantly lowers blood sugar levels. And a walking vacation even has long-term benefits. You get a better grip on the condition and the fluctuations in blood sugar levels will be less extreme.

Walking reduces stress
Do you experience a lot of stress in your daily life? Then walking can also have a positive influence. Taking a walk every day makes it easier for you to let go of the tension. You will notice that you can sleep better, are more rested and can cope better with life. Do you suffer from burnout? Then it's a great idea to take a walking vacation. You can leave the stress of daily life behind you and completely unwind in a different environment.

Hiking makes you more creative
One of the most striking benefits of hiking is that it literally makes you more creative. That's because while hiking you unwind and stressful thoughts fade into the background. This frees up space for new ideas and thoughts. So are you in need of inspiration for any reason? Then a walk could be just what you need to get that one great idea.

Are you facing a new and big project? Then there's no better way to get started on it by doing a walking vacation first. You clear your head and you start your new project with a "clean slate. Chances are, after the walking vacation you'll even have some great ideas already. In this way the walking vacation functions simultaneously as the ultimate brainstorming session with yourself.