{"id":3107,"date":"2013-03-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-03-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/fitness-hike-your-way-to-a-better-body\/"},"modified":"2013-03-22T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-03-22T00:00:00","slug":"fitness-hike-your-way-to-a-better-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/fitness-hike-your-way-to-a-better-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Hike Your Way to a Better Body"},"content":{"rendered":"
Treadmill, schmeadmill. Why coop yourself up? Head out into the fresh air and hike yourself slim, toning your legs and butt in the process. No need to spend the entire weekend wandering through the woods, either-just one hour of hiking torches more than 400 calories. Here's what you need to know before you go.<\/p>\n
Pick a Trail<\/strong> Gear Up<\/strong>
Find one near you at Trails.com. Be sure to factor in more time when tackling steep terrain-hiking uphill takes about twice as long. To stay safe, bring a friend.<\/p>\n
Trade in your sneaks for a lightweight yet sturdy trail shoe, like Merrell Siren Sync<\/a> ($90; Merrell.com)-you need those thick rubber soles that grip the ground to help prevent nasty spills and guard feet against sharp roots and jagged rocks.<\/p>\n