What hikers should eat
What hikers may need
Would-be trail blazers may be physically fit, but they will have to go through a training period before going out on the trail. They can begin by hiking along local roads or a park their home for 1 to 3 miles
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The food they carry in their backpack should be filling and also provide enough protein to supply the energy they need. When they are on the trail, hikers use many more calories than they usually do
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How hikers should train
Blisters can be a serious problem on the trail, but there are ways to avoid them. Since blisters are caused by heat, moisture, and rubbing against the skin, they wear hiking shoes or boots that fit well and bring a change of socks for extended hikes, or if their feet get wet while hiking. They can also use a pair of running shoes that feel comfortable on a flat surface or for a short hike. Those who know the sport suggest taking a basic first-aid kit that has disinfectant, gauze, sterile bandages, and surgical tape, to treat injuries that sometimes occur on the trail.
Experienced hikers are well aware that the sport helps them reduce the stress of every-day life and spend some time bonding with nature as well. Some of them join a hiking club, while others hit the trail with a partner or hike by themselves. Ironically, hiking is a way in which they challenge themselves physically, even as they find relaxation in leaving other challenges behind.
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