Go for a Hike

Definition

Long walks in nature are good for your physical fitness and mood.

Benefits

• May boost creativity [2]
• May improve mood and satisfaction with life [1], [6]
• May improve physical health and fitness [7], [8]

Why it works

• Walking helps idea generation as the changing scenery gets your mind wandering which is good for creativity [2].
• Being near natural, green, features provides a setting for separation from the demands of the modern world. This makes you happier and may mitigate anxiety issues by giving your mind a change of pace [1], [6].
• In terms of physical health, hiking can reduce blood pressure, burn calories and reduce the risk of heart disease [7], [8].

Supporting Studies and Articles

1. https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/6/9/2332
2. https://psycnet.apa.org/buy/2014-14435-001
3. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0051474&__hstc=201303217.1bb630f9cde2cb5f07430159d50a3c91.1520640000085.1520640000086.1520640000087.1&__hssc=201303217.1.1520640000088&__hsfp=528229161
4. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10734-015-9926-2
5. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0956797612446024
6. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0013916507308524
7. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091743506005172
8. https://www.americanhiking.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Heath-Benefits-of-Hiking-fact-sheet.pdf 

Required Equipment

Hiking boots/shoes

Related Products

Check out the app, alltrails, it provides you with hiking trails in any area https://www.alltrails.com/.

Notes

• Hiking is a great way to explore an area.
• If you are into photography, bring a camera with you and capture some beautiful scenes.
• Use supportive shoes or boots and ensure the hiking path is not too difficult for you.