Do you ever just feel like getting out and stretching your legs? This season is the best time to do it.
Imagine, the sun shining, or the sun setting, and the balmy Florida air caresses your face as you meander somewhere.
For many Floridians this sounds like just another Sunday. Walking and hiking are two of the states most popular outdoor activities. It can be as casual as popping outside for a stroll, and for the next six months Florida’s weather is perfect for hiking.
According to the Mayo Clinic, taking walks can benefit your health in a number of ways like:
- Reducing your risk of heart attack by lowering bad cholesterol.
- Managing your blood pressure by reducing it.
- Reducing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- Managing weight and stress.
Florida’s outdoors are rich with opportunities for exploration.
The state offers simple routes like the beach and more advanced hiking trails. Florida is home to more than 1,400 miles of trail, and each state park has trails of its own. Adventurists have the option of an afternoon outting to day trips to weeklong excursions.
The Mayo Clinic also offers advice for beginners.
- Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes.
- Warm up before long trips and cool down afterwards.
- They also recommend getting a pedometer to keep track of how far you’ve gone and to motivate you to keep going.
