Get Ready to Hit the Trails
Over a period of time of actively hiking, you’ll find that your muscles and core will begin to strengthen, and your cardio and balance will improve. You may also find yourself wanting to increase your gains by turning your hike into a full-body workout. Hiking poles are often used to aid in balance; however, you can also use them to activate your upper body by digging them into the ground and propelling yourself forward as your travel. Another way you can challenge yourself and increase your calorie burn is by carrying a weighted backpack.
A Workout for Body and Mind
Instead of opting for sensory overload through artificial means via technology, consider the sensational interaction your brain becomes immersed within when surrounded by fresh air, natural sounds, beautiful sights, and the overall Zen nature delivers. On top of that, it’s a healthy way to exercise your brain. Unlike a treadmill, thought needs to be put into traversing unpredictable terrain. When walking through dirt, between trees, through creeks, etc., you enlist your brain on where you need to place your feet. It’s a workout that engages both your mind and body, heightening and sharpening your senses.
Healthy Dose of Vitamin D
Strengthen Relationships, Build New Ones
Fit Farm’s Hiking Adventures
Hikes are popular among our guests at Fit Farm because they’re a fun way to quickly burn calories without even realizing it. We all burn calories differently. On average, Linda burns 500 calories with 9,000 steps on 1 ½-hour hikes. Some guests burn up to 1,000 calories! There’s nothing quite like resetting your mind, having a good laugh, learning the historical significance and fun facts of a trail, and burning calories while out in nature with friends. Join us on our weekly adventures as Fit Farm guides you through breathtaking views on an awesome fitness experience! Below are a few of the trails we conquer at Fit Farm.
Bledsoe Creek State Park
Bledsoe Creek State Park has more than 6 miles of hiking trails, and 1 mile of it is paved. The park’s wide range of trails makes it a great location for both beginner and veteran hikers!
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/bledsoe-creek
Bledsoe's Fort Historical Park
Bledsoe’s Fort Historical Park is only about 3 miles from Bledsoe Creek State Park. Just like in its name, this park is overflowing with history as it was one of Middle Tennessee’s first settlements!
https://www.tnvacation.com/local/castalian-springs-bledsoes-fort-historical-park
Triple Creek Park
Triple Creek Park boasts 7 walking tracks, all under 2 miles and most lined with public restrooms. This is a great starting point for beginner hikers.
https://www.gallatintn.gov/1777/Triple-Creek-Park
Winding Stairs
Winding Stairs is popular among the locals in the area for its beautiful trails and the stream that flows through it. A stream descends alongside the trails over a series of small falls in a winding direction, which is where the name, “Winding Stairs,” originated.
https://winding-stairs.com/
Window Cliffs
Cane Creek flows through this stunningly beautiful 275-acre natural area. Enjoy breathtaking views of the clifftops and waterfall that run along this 2.7-mile trail.
https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/na-natural-areas/natural-areas-middle-region/middle-region/na-na-window-cliffs.html
Whippy Trail
And don’t forget! You can take the Whippy Trail any time and enjoy rural Tennessee’s scenery while on the farm!
https://rockspringsrc.com/the-resort/
So, did we manage to pique your interest on hiking? If you’ve already started your hiking journey, share with us your favorite locations and why you love to hike in the comments below! If you haven’t gone on a hike yet, why not change things up and include hiking into your regular workout schedule? No matter what path you’re currently on or where you’re starting from, you’ll find that hiking is a gratifying and nourishing gift from nature that no exercise machine can replicate.
If you’re looking for a jumpstart to your fitness or weight loss journey and need guidance, be sure to reach out to the Fit Farm at Rock Springs team and follow us on social media to see the Fit Farm family’s hiking adventures!