I WORK OUT, NOW WHAT ?

Ok, so we all "know" that we "should" go to the gym and work out. We know about healthy bones, healthy blood, looking good, and all that "stuff". But it’s a lot of time to spend, week after week! I’m sure that on occasion you may ask yourself, "Is this all there is?!" The answer is HECK NO! We need to make this "gym time" about more than the lifting, and the sweating, and the "work" in "working out". One of the most important benefits of spending time getting healthy is what your higher level of fitness allows you to do outside of the gym. Hiking is one of those 'outside of the gym' activities.  It's a simple and inexpensive way to exploit your higher level of fitness, see the great outdoors, breath clean air, and be social.

Hiking is also a nearly perfect body fat burning activity. According to Backpacker Magazine, (March, 2011), high intensity aerobic activities like running derive about 80% of their fuel from carbohydrates and 20% of their fuel from body fat. Hiking derives 45% of it’s calories from carbohydrates and a whopping 55% from body fat.

Living in the Pacific Northwest, we have the unique opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Thousands of people come to our state every year to see and experience what we have in our "own backyard". To hike, you need decent footwear, water to drink, snacks, and someone to go with. (Oh yeah, a camera is valuable too ‘cause what you see hiking you probably won’t see anywhere else! Check out the pictures below!)

Beginning this Spring I will be organizing day hikes for women to various areas around Seattle. Some hikes will occur during the week and some on weekends. The distance and intensity will vary. Scheduling will depend on how many of you are interested, and what days you are available to walk in the woods! No experience is required, you just have to be able to put one foot in front of the other!
Please email me with questions, and if this is something you’d like to do!

  Heather Lake, Washington

Wallace Falls, Washington

Maple Pass Loop, Washington