Exercise

Hiking

Hiking on varied terrain naturally strengthens the lower body while improving cardiovascular fitness and balance. Maintain a steady pace with controlled foot placement, lean slightly forward from the ankles on uphill sections, and use your arms for momentum and balance.

Also called: Hike, Hill Walking, Trail Hiking · Equipment: cardio

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How to do it

Step by step

  1. Choose a trail appropriate for your fitness level with varied elevation.
  2. Wear supportive hiking boots or shoes to protect your feet and ankles.
  3. Maintain a steady, sustainable pace and focus on even breathing.
  4. On uphill sections, lean forward slightly from the ankles and use shorter, controlled steps.
  5. On downhill sections, take smaller steps and let your legs absorb impact to protect your knees.
Muscles worked

What it trains

Mainly Glutes, Quadriceps.

Programming

What the research says

Alternatives · VALDA FLEX

Swap it mid-workout

With VALDA Pro, FLEX offers alternatives like these when you swap an exercise mid-workout.

Log the hiking in VALDA, with these cues one tap away while you train and your history for it in one place.

General information about exercise technique, not medical advice. If you have an injury or a health condition, your healthcare provider is the right person to ask.