Get Out, Get Moving, Get Healthy! Hiking & The Importance Fresh Air and Exercise to Prevent and Cure Disease




Getting Better with Ann Beal show

Summary: Hiking, getting outdoors or living close to nature and spending time outside has significant and wide-ranging health benefits -- according to new research. A new report reveals that exposure to greenspace reduces the risk of type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature death, preterm birth, stress, and high blood pressure. Like brisk walking, hiking is a good way to improve your cardiovascular fitness, particularly if your route includes some hills, which will force your heart to work harder. Taking a hike on the slightly uneven surface of a trail also provides a natural way to engage the core muscles in your torso and to hone your balance skills.<br><br><b>Be sure to follow, like and subscribe to Ann Beal's social media pages.</b><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/annbealgettingbetter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/annbealgettingbetter/</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithannbeal/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithannbeal/</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/ablivingwell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/ablivingwell</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/annbeal/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/annbeal/</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/annbeal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/annbeal</a><br><br><b>Visit Ann Beal's websites at:</b><br><a href="https://www.gettingbettershow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.gettingbettershow.com/</a><br><a href="https://www.lifesolutionscoachingandcounseling.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.lifesolutionscoachingandcounseling.com/</a>