The Most Underrated Endurance Workout? Hiking

Martin Niedermeier, PhD, lead author on the PLOS One study, says that nature—and green environments in particular—can reduce perceived stress and fatigue. “The visual stimuli in nature serve as so-called soft fascinations,” he says, “which might result in a lower perceived stress and fatigue.” Niedermeier says these findings are important for a simple reason: “People tend to stick with forms of physical activity they enjoy.”

Hiking is a great break from the monotony of urban running and road riding. In addition to being more enjoyable, hiking carries a reduced risk of injury while building fitness that is highly transferrable to most athletic pursuits. For these reasons, Jesse Kropelnicki, founder of triathlon training company QT2 Systems and coach to multiple Ironman champion athletes, loves prescribing day hikes as formal workouts.

Source: https://www.outsideonline.com/2234366/5-productivity-lessons-artists-and-entrepreneurs