{"id":4181,"date":"2012-09-05T18:19:50","date_gmt":"2012-09-06T02:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/?p=4181"},"modified":"2012-09-05T18:19:50","modified_gmt":"2012-09-06T02:19:50","slug":"wellness-wednesday-hiking-does-a-body-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/2012\/09\/wellness-wednesday-hiking-does-a-body-good\/","title":{"rendered":"WELLNESS WEDNESDAY – Hiking does a body good!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey Chicks,<\/p>\n

We have just kicked off our Sept bootcamp sessions <\/a>and I feel like I blinked and the summer has come and gone (even though it is still about 30 degrees in Toronto!).<\/p>\n

It has been an action packed with weddings (congrats Nadine & Brooks), concerts (I just saw Florence & the Machine, Blue Rodeo, Kelly Clarkson & Roxette – quite the mix I know!), filming our upcoming TV series “Shape Up with FIT CHICKS”<\/a> (which begins airing next Tuesday on Sept 11!), planning our upcoming fitness retreat at Horseshoe Valley (more details coming very soon!)<\/strong> and of course..travelling!<\/p>\n

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So many fabulous routes to choose from in Jasper Alberta!<\/p><\/div>\n

I finished off this amazing summer by do one of my favorite things in one of my favorite places:\u00a0 hiking in the Canadian Rockies!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Or instead of mountain, you can always take on a canyon!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Now if you can’t access the mountains of the Canadian Rockies, you can still take your hikes to a whole different workout lev<\/strong>el!\u00a0 Try these chick tips to shake them up chick style and get an even better workout in!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hiking the Sulpher Skyline in Jasper National Park<\/p><\/div>\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interval hiking:<\/h3>\n

We always do\u00a0 high intensity intervals in our bootcamps<\/a> so why not take it on the trails?!\u00a0 Try walking for 2 min then power hiking or trail running for 30- 1 min,\u00a0 Complete 7 times for a high intensity interval cardio workout on the trail!<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trail toning:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The great outdoors is Canada\u2019s gym!\u00a0 There are so many elements you can incorporate<\/strong> in like step ups on rocks, lunges up\u00a0 or down hill, or using a tree for a wall sit.\u00a0 Write down 3 exercises before you hit your next trail<\/a> and add them to your hike to get your strength training in too.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Time it!<\/h3>\n

If you have a trail or hike you do regularly, time how long it takes you to reach the end.<\/strong> Next time try to beat your time.\u00a0 It will pump you up to move faster and gives you a measurable to see your improvement.<\/p>\n

4. Wear a pedometer and \/ or heart rate monitor.<\/h3>\n

One reason we love hiking is there is no equipment necessary.\u00a0 All you need is 2 feet and a heartbeat so it is a cheap way to get a killer workout<\/strong> in but a great way to make sure you are always challenging yourself is to use a pedometer <\/a>to measure steps and a heart rate monitor so you can see your calorie burn…when we did Oxfam Trailwalker I clocked in 156 000 steps on my peddy!).<\/a> Just another great measurable to help you get even more fit & fierce!<\/p>\n

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Most important to look fierce while hiking..who doesn't want to wear a wolf hat?!<\/p><\/div>\n

So chicks now that fall is almost here, find somewhere you love to explore<\/strong> with someone you love spend time (or one your own but wear a bear bell!) and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!<\/p>\n

Have a fab day,<\/p>\n

Your Head Chick Laura<\/p>\n

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