Hiking outdoors has plenty of perks: nice views, fresh air, and the sounds and smells of nature. Experience the stunning nature of Bulgaria while you are here in Bansko.
It's good for you, too. Hiking is a powerful cardio workout that can:
Lower your risk of heart disease
Improve your blood pressure and blood sugar levels
Boost bone density, since walking is a weight-bearing exercise
Build strength in your glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and the muscles in your hips and lower legs
Strengthen your core
Improve balance
Help control your weight
Boost your mood
"Research shows that hiking has a positive impact on combating the symptoms of stress and anxiety," says Gregory A. Miller, PhD, president of the American Hiking Society.
"Being in nature is ingrained in our DNA, and we sometimes forget that."
