Check Your Health: Healthy Hikes
62 views · Published 27 May 2015 · 1:35 · Indexed 28 October 2026
Channel: KUTV 2 News Salt Lake City · 2015 · News & Politics
(KUTV) Hiking is a healthy and fun way to get moving and is a good excuse to take advantage of Utahs backyard. Locke Ettinger, director of health promotion and wellness at Intermountain Healthcare says a great way to get moving is to simply, grab your hiking shoes. Most recent studies have shown that it is as bad to be sedentary as it is to smoke, says Ettinger. Studies also show that hiking isnt just a great hobby; it can actually lower your blood pressure and improve the quality of sleep. Whether youre a novice hiker or more experienced on the trails, the important thing to remember is to get outside and get moving. Lock Ettinger says, Invite a friend, invite family members, its a chance to talk to each other and to socialize and to get to know one another in a way thats just relaxing and enjoyable. Intermountain LiVe Well has a list of over 120 Healthy Hikes that can help you find a trail, anywhere in the state. Each hike has all the information youll need, such as distance, difficulty, and whether or not you can bring along your dog. For a list of Intermountain LiVe Wells Healthy Hikes visit their website or download their free Intermountain Health Hub app on your phone and click on the Healthy Hikes icon. Copyright 2015 Sinclair Broadcast Group
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