Take in the Beauty of Nature!

OFTEN, WE FORGET to look outside and realize we have a world full of exciting things to do and see. A great way to get some exercise and view nature is to go on a hike. Understandably so, working out is not for everyone, but hiking is another way to get some exercise without going to a gym. Hiking is beneficial to the body because it helps strengthen muscles and bones, improves balance, reduces heart disease (by improving heart health), increases respiratory capacity (which decreases the risk of some respiratory problems), helps fight stress and depression, and helps individuals lose weight.

There are many different types of hiking, making it amenable to a number of people ranging from beginners to experts. The three most popular types of hiking are day hikes, long-distance hikes, and peak bagging. Day hikes are the easiest and suit beginners best, long-distance hikes are more for the moderates because it requires more training and endurance to last the lengthy hike, and last is peak bagging which is suited more for the experts because it requires a lot of training, both physical and mental. For example, day hikes would be for that day, long-distance hikes are for days or weeks, and peak bagging would be for weeks or months. Not only does time play a part, but also, the difficulty of the hike plays a major role in choosing the right hiking style for yourself. There are also more hiking styles that you can look up to see if those suit you better. Since this is the MiamiMan Magazine, I figured I would give a list of some places to go hiking in the South Florida area.

1) Virginia Key Trail

Virginia Key Park – Miami, FL

2) Shark Valley Tram Trail

Everglades National Park – Miami, FL

3) Amelia Earhart Park Mountain Biking Trail

Amelia Earhart Park – Hialeah, FL

4) Oleta River State Park Trail

Oleta River State Park – North Miami Beach, FL

5) Markham Park: Warmup, Fishing Hole, Bermuda Triangle Loop

Markham Park – Sunrise, FL

6) Quiet Waters Mountain Bike Trail

Quiet Waters Park – Deerfield Beach, FL

Going for a hike is a great alternative to a traditional workout at a gym, plus you get to relax and take in the beauty nature has to offer. Not only is it beneficial physically for you but also mentally since it allows you to take some time away from your daily routine and de-stress a little. Remember that hiking is a great form of physical and mental health, so next time you are bored, stressed, or want to try a new and healthy hobby look up the nearest hiking trails and go. Get fit by going on a hike! Have fun and enjoy the moment. l

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