HIKING FOR BEGINNERS: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESS

You may feel overwhelmed by the thought if you have never walked before. You may not be in the form of a climb. You may be worried about losing yourself and not finding your way back. You may be concerned. Rest assured — everyone has a walkout there. Walking isn’t an endurance sprint, but a low-impact exercise to enjoy a great business and immerse yourself in nature’s beauty.

 WHAT TO EAT BEFORE A HIKE

In total, you ought to eat more calories and drink than you normally will if you walk or partake in some other physical exercise. Your body needs fuel to refuel your energy before and after a walk and after a walk, you need food to help your muscles regain strength. You don’t want to strap on your walking shoes without eating and drinking enough, just as you wouldn’t drive an empty car.

The American Heart Association recommends eating two hours before exercising. In addition to plenty of water to help you stay hydrated, your pre-hike meal should include healthy carbs, such as:

• Whole-wheat toast
• Low-fat or fat-free yogurt
• Whole-grain pasta
• Whole-grain cereals
• Fruits and vegetables
• Brown rice

Although protein is often associated with a workout, it does not take long to digest and it will make you feel lent to burden saturated fats and proteins before a walk. Concentrate instead on easily digesting complex carbohydrates.

The easiest way to eat protein is to fix or grow muscles from 20 to 60 minutes after training. Only note, these are universal laws — most importantly, you and your body do what is right.

4. WHAT FOOD TO BRING WHEN HIKING

You will not feel like you have to drink plenty of water as a novice. It is a smart thing to keep hydrated while you also take small water samples during your walk, whether your walk is quick or tiring. Go for at least 32 ounces to drink before you reach the trails, and carry in 16 once per hour of walking to drink.

You do not need to take some food if you are planning a less than an hour’s walk. If not, keep up your energy every half hour, consuming between 50 and 100 calories of carbohydrates. Using an ice pack to hold something below 40°F if you want to carry perishable goods.

Looking for healthy hiking snack ideas? Here is a list of snacks that are lightweight, nutritious, non-perishable and easy to eat while walking, but also enjoyable during moments of rest:

• Trail mix
• Dried fruit
• Granola bars or granola
• Bananas
• Nut butter, nuts or seeds
• Dried or freeze-dried vegetables
• Whole-grain tortillas
• Dried beans
• Cereal