When I think of all the people I have met on trekking over the past 7 years, I can't remember anyone ever saying that they hike to lose weight.
Some might not be comfortable admitting it, but I think weight loss in general isn't a major factor in why people walk. But honestly, why the hell not?
A lot of my friends are almost obsessed with losing weight and maintaining a perfect figure. I guess it's a matter of state of mind. Or maybe it's not as modern a nature hike as going to a modern gym to work out for an hour or two every now and then.
God knows ... but the truth is, hiking is one of the best ways to lose weight! Don't believe me? Keep reading.
When you work out at the gym, do aerobics, or play high-energy sports, you can expect to burn around 4-800 calories per hour. Compare that to trekking and you will find that trekking is at the lower end of that range. During a hike, a "typical hiker" burns about