AM: 7 miles up and down Grandeur Peak.
I was thinking that the Grandeur Peak hike from the Church Fork trailhead is clost to a perfect anti-aging workout. Here's why...
1. It takes me about 90 minutes to hike up. My heart rate stays in the low 120s the whole way making it a perfest aerobic workout.
2. The trip down is great for bone density and eccentric muscle development.
3. The nature of the terrain makes it conducive to developing and maintaining balance.
4. Using poles in the winter gives you a good upper body workout as well. In the summer, I try to drop down in the trail and do 25 to 30 push-ups every half mile or so when there's no snow.
5. The creeks, foot bridges, waterfalls, and just the general awesomeness of the Wasatch range induces a sense of awe which is great for mental health. You just have to remind yourself to lift your eyes from the ground in front of you every now and then.
If I can keep doing this every week for the rest of my life, I might not die!
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