First, even a moderate one-hour hike is a great way to get a dose of cardio in, all while strengthening your core and lower body. And as the elevation goes up, so do the benefits of hiking.
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Hiking in itself will help you lose weight—you can burn up to 250 calories per hour if you walk at a pace of 2.5 miles an hour. You can further accentuate this by leveraging the slopes and inclines on your trails. Try hiking uphill as fast as you can.