Hiking for fitness

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  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
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    I just finished the initiation meeting for a new scout crew and planning several hikes through the year. Holding a trial hike and clothing demo in two weeks. Awesome getting the next generation passionate about hiking!
  • socrmommy
    socrmommy Posts: 31 Member
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    sireenmalik2014 wrote: »
    I would like to connect (with) folks who are into hiking. I moved to Seattle area a year ago, and started hiking a few months back. It has done wonders to my mental and physical health: I have lost weight; my energy level is up; sleep better; better focus; me-time helps me de-stress, ... the list goes on. I hit the trails every Saturday morning. During the weekdays spend some time in the gym to improve my fitness. Honestly, it is more mental strength right now than my fitness but I keep raising the bar every weekend - one little step at a time.

    I would like other hikers to share their experiences, training programs, diet plans, motivational tips, tips on trail heads, .., or any other interesting insight.

    I am certain this will motivate other people to take up this great outdoor activity.

    Sam
    Redmond, WA
    sireenmalik2014 wrote: »
    I would like to connect (with) folks who are into hiking. I moved to Seattle area a year ago, and started hiking a few months back. It has done wonders to my mental and physical health: I have lost weight; my energy level is up; sleep better; better focus; me-time helps me de-stress, ... the list goes on. I hit the trails every Saturday morning. During the weekdays spend some time in the gym to improve my fitness. Honestly, it is more mental strength right now than my fitness but I keep raising the bar every weekend - one little step at a time.

    I would like other hikers to share their experiences, training programs, diet plans, motivational tips, tips on trail heads, .., or any other interesting insight.

    I am certain this will motivate other people to take up this great outdoor activity.

    Sam
    Redmond, WA
    My hubby and I live in northern CA and love hiking as well. Our goal is to do Mt. Kilimanjaro by the time we are 45. There is nothing like pushing yourself up trail or stopping for a PB&J by a creek with nothing but nature around you. I bet it is beautiful up there! We have Yosemite and Lake Tahoe around us so good hikes here too. Please add us to this group and anyone else like minded too!
  • sarahgreensandthings
    sarahgreensandthings Posts: 40 Member
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    I'm from the midwest and love hiking! I post mainly on insta, if that's what you're looking for @greensandthings_ :smiley:
  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
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    sarahgruesome wrote: »
    I'm from the midwest and love hiking! I post mainly on insta, if that's what you're looking for @greensandthings_ :smiley:

    I also am in the midwest (hard to tell from my username, I know).
  • MountainSam
    MountainSam Posts: 46 Member
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    Some pics from Mount Bandera, WA hike today. Highest point: ~5200 ft; elvation gain : ~3400 ; out and back 8 miles.

    Calories burnt ~1800

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
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    Amazing!!
  • Rocknut53
    Rocknut53 Posts: 1,794 Member
    edited October 2016
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    @NorthCascades and @sireenmalik2014 Great photos, thanks for sharing. You guys have some awesome real estate to recreate in! I'm guessing you don't see a lot of people on your excursions????
  • troytroy11
    troytroy11 Posts: 180 Member
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    Hiking is one of the oldest natural exercises we can do. I absolutely love it. It is not the main workout for me but rather a supplement to existing routines.
  • JBliss1108
    JBliss1108 Posts: 21 Member
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    I wanted to move this thread back to the front page. One of my favorite threads on this board. :-)
  • sohosocialclub
    sohosocialclub Posts: 299 Member
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    Hiking in Nebraska!
  • sohosocialclub
    sohosocialclub Posts: 299 Member
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  • T1DCarnivoreRunner
    T1DCarnivoreRunner Posts: 11,502 Member
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    @sohosocialclub It's been awhile since I've made it out to Indian Cave State Park, but it is one of the best in NE.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
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    Rocknut53 wrote: »
    @NorthCascades and @sireenmalik2014 Great photos, thanks for sharing. You guys have some awesome real estate to recreate in! I'm guessing you don't see a lot of people on your excursions????

    It's surprisingly crowded here. Hiking is getting more popular and Seattle is growing; put them together and one of the favorite topics on the local hiking forum is ranting about how busy the trails are.
  • Sumiblue
    Sumiblue Posts: 1,597 Member
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    Hike I did with my kid yesterday. This was the view :)
  • 1234usmc
    1234usmc Posts: 196 Member
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    @Sumiblue I am in Hartford for work today and hiked Talcott Mt. It was beautiful
  • quiltlovinlisa
    quiltlovinlisa Posts: 1,710 Member
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    Got some hiking done in Yellowstone. We did a few boardwalks but we did get on some more natural trails and although they weren't very long, there were some great climbs. It was fantastic.

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  • CarlydogsMom
    CarlydogsMom Posts: 645 Member
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    West Fork Trail on Mt. Baldy, eastern AZ White Mountains. Peak aspen leaf season. Gotta love living here!

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  • jamesdaustin70
    jamesdaustin70 Posts: 13 Member
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    sireenmalik2014 wrote: »
    I would like to connect (with) folks who are into hiking. I moved to Seattle area a year ago, and started hiking a few months back. It has done wonders to my mental and physical health: I have lost weight; my energy level is up; sleep better; better focus; me-time helps me de-stress, ... the list goes on. I hit the trails every Saturday morning. During the weekdays spend some time in the gym to improve my fitness. Honestly, it is more mental strength right now than my fitness but I keep raising the bar every weekend - one little step at a time.

    I would like other hikers to share their experiences, training programs, diet plans, motivational tips, tips on trail heads, .., or any other interesting insight.

    I am certain this will motivate other people to take up this great outdoor activity.

    Sam
    Redmond, WA

    I'm in Prescott Valley Arizona but working in Mesa during the week. I go to the gym and work the treadmill to improve my cardio for hikes. After a month now I can see a huge improvement when I go hiking on the weekends.
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
    edited October 2016
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    More pics from Evans notch

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