Tim is an avid mountaneer and hill walker as well as being a general fitness coach. He shows people how to get fit slowly and effortlessly by setting realistic goals and working towards a long term plan of action. He also advises the Telford Hotels on how to cater for walkers and adventure seekers. Tim is currently working on a whole series of Long Mynd walks and plans to publish them soon. Click here for more information
Anyone withteenage children will understand the problemof a room scatteredwiththe detritus of many failed hobbies. Karate suitsthatwere wornonce, guitars thatbecomewall ornamentsand bookson ornithologythatwill remain in bookshelves;forever. But thisisn'tjusta problemof youth,if we're honest;then us adults will admit to giving up on things;far too early.
However,when it comes to oneshealth,we shouldreally attemptto keep at it as the rewardscan be wellworth the effortput in and it can actually be a life-saver,but many peoplefail becausethey try too muchtoo soon. Hillwalking;can do wonders for yourhealth and has beenshownto assist peoplecoping withdepression,but you can actually do moreharm if you attemptto do too muchand tacklea long walkor a highhill as soon as you get yourboots on. The key here is to take it easy.
One of the easiest and best ways to ease yourself;into it is to look for local places where you can justwalkfor a mile or two on relatively flatground. Only when you'vedonethisa few times would you considergainingany altitude,but when you do, you can then startto ventureinto new pasturesand luckily, there's a whole industry out therewho can help.
Although the aim of a 'goodwalk' is to helpin yourgeneral fitnesslevels, it shouldbe remembered thatif it'sa miserabletime, you won't wantto do it againand there's nothingmoremiserablethanwalking;in the rain and not being able to havea good shower. So, considerbookinginto a bed and breakfast or hotelso you can relax at the end of a long hike in the wilderness.
Many hotels;thatare situatedin the countryside will havea whole range of leaflets, mapsand information and sometimeseven local guides who can give you professional advice and assistance.But the best thingis, when you get back you can simply put yourfeet up, eat a greatmealand drink a glass of winewhile rememberingthe sites you'vejustseen.
Moreover, if you planyourwalks;in thisway, as wellas being able to travel and see moreof the country, you will findthatyou spendmoretime in he open air and eventuallyfeel a whole lot better for it too.
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