Benefits of Trekking:- There’s nothing more satisfying and refreshing than spending
time in the wilderness with nothing but your back pack. From quiet moments of
self reflection, invigorating sights and challenging yourself in nature.
Trekking
is a physical activity, usually walking, done with the sole
purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery, taking a break from the
commotion of the city life and submitting yourself to the nature, far away
where mother earth has her own ways and means of keeping us away from the
electronic gadgets that govern the major parts of our lives nowadays. No
feeling can compare to the one which takes over when you have finally reached
the mountain peak after going through all kinds of physical challenges and
hurdles the mighty mountains have to offer. A sense of victory prevails, which
not only boosts up the self confidence but also calms one down immensely. You
are with yourself for that brief moment. When you look around you only see the
mighty mountains and the beauty they possess and once you become aware of the
fact that yourself stand on top of one, it makes you joyous and proud to the
core.
Trekking being
a form of physical activity offers numerous benefits be it better mental health or physical health not only
this it inculcates so many virtues in an individual, that it is worth all the
efforts it asks for.
1. Physical Benefits of Trekking
- Reduces your risk of a heart attack.
- Helps in managing weight.
- Regulates cholesterol levels.
- Lowers the risk of
diabetes.
- Regulates blood pressure.
- Develops stronger bones, muscles and
joints and lowers the risk of developing osteoporosis.
- Lower your risk of
falls.
- Regulates better
posture.
- Speedy recovery from periods of hospitalization
or bed rest.
- Increased fitness has been known to lift
your mood and improve your sleep patterns.
- Changes the levels of chemicals in your
brain, such as serotonin, endorphins and stress hormones, thus helping
fight stress effectively.
2. Mental Benefits of Trekking
a. Gives way to better social attributes: While trekking,
you are able to spend time bonding with members of the group, motivating and
encouraging each other to keep going and persevere when times get tough.
Sharing the good memories and experiences that come with trekking can also help
overcome differences, encourage an acceptance of different kinds of people and
increase your ability to adjust and get along with others. Being out in nature
also means that technology and social media is inaccessible, stimulating
one-on-one conversations. You may very well find that the people you trek with
become life-long friends after spending a week in the wilderness!
b. Cultural Understanding:
There is an opportunity to gain insight into the history, lifestyle and food
habits of the different cultures of a land. With this insight comes an
understanding of the land that can lead to a much deeper appreciation of the
area and the respect that you give it.
c. Inner Cleansing:
While trekking, you’re much less likely to drink coffee or alcohol, but you’ll
drink plenty of H20 and eat whole foods. Consuming nothing but goodness for a
week or more has positive outcomes for inner health. You’ll
Feel fantastic, your skin rejuvenates and there is
definitely empowerment when the body goes a la natural.
d. A number of studies have found and said that exercise
helps treat depression.
e. Makes one feel better – with more energy, a better mood,
feel more relaxed and enhances sleep better.
f. Helps in blocking negative thoughts and distract you from
worries and stress.
g. Provides an opportunity for increased social contact
inculcates a sense of responsibility and brings out leadership qualities.
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