HOT-GIRL WALKS ARE OUT, SOFT HIKING IS IN

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Modern Wellness trend here at ,as they tend to be on the lighter side of the fit universe, so they hold appeal for everyone, regardless of fitness levels. Since Covid, there’s been a strong trend towards outdoor fitness, which has coincided very neatly with the idea of more active holidays, so hiking has been big news. If the thought of lacing up a pair of sturdy walking boots and donning a 20-kilogram day pack fills you with dread, then we’ve got good news... Thanks to the TikTok account @softgirlswhohike, soft hiking is now officially A Thing. This means it’s less about pushing your quads to the limit and more about taking loads of time for a slow trot with plenty

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“Rooted in mindfulness and enjoying life’s simple pleasures, a soft hike takes away most of the pressures of excursions. Instead, it encourages you to do what brings you joy on your hike. Whether this is enjoying the fauna along trails, taking photographs, having a picnic or even stopping to read a book for a while – rest and joy are encouraged.”

Soft hiking is a great way to get your step count in, your 150 minutes of recommended weekly exercise and the dopamine hit of nature. Walking will help you sleep better, increase energy levels and reduce the risk of depression. Better still, city lover, a soft hike doesn’t need to be in nature. You can walk the urban neighbourhoods too.