Walking down-hill, especially with a heavy pack, puts a very high strain on your legs.
Hiking poles keep the stress of walking up hill off the knees, which reduces knee pain. They also help to maintain balance on the hills. They can be used to improve traction on slippery surfaces.
Hiking is a combination of the words Hill + Walking.
The body parts used most while hiking depend on the terrain. If you hike on relatively flat land, the soles of your feet and the back of your legs are used the most. If you are hiking up hill, your front thigh's work the hardest. Walking downhill makes the back of your thighs, your glutes and your knees work the hardest.
hill: contour lines, vegetation, green area, hiking trail: doted line (means -----)
hill: contour lines, vegetation, green area, hiking trail: doted line (means -----)
The primary vacation activity in Boulder, Colorado can be said to be down hill skiing. Hiking and cross country skiing is also popular.
Hill Street Blues - 1981 I Come on My Knees 7-5 was released on: USA: 6 November 1986
The hill country is rough terrain, for hiking. I prefer mountainous terrain.
Doing "high knees", squats, or running up a very steep hill with weights.
i whent down the hill.
Black Hill, Blue Hill, and Green Hill are located in South Korea. They are part of the Samgak-san mountain range and offer beautiful hiking opportunities with panoramic views.
Peter Lumley has written: 'Hill Walking (Venture Guide)' 'Backpacking' 'The Spur book of hill trekking' -- subject(s): Backpacking, Hiking