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5 Tips, for Beginner Hikers.<br/>Hiking is not only great exercise, it can <br/>also improve your mood and overall health. .<br/>MyFitnessPal spoke with Wesley Trimble, <br/>program outreach and communications manager for <br/>the American Hiking Society, for some beginner tips.<br/>This advice<br/>will help you <br/>hit the trails <br/>this summer:.<br/>1. Set a smart goal.<br/>Hiking trails fall under 3 levels of difficulty: , easy, intermediate and difficult. .<br/>Start with easier hikes and <br/>work your way up to harder trails. .<br/>2. Strength training can help.<br/>Navigating steep terrain requires <br/>strong legs and a strong core. .<br/>Squates, deadlifts, <br/>kettlebell drills and <br/>pushups all help build <br/>muscles that are <br/>necessary for more <br/>difficult trails. .<br/>3. Planning is key.<br/>Either take a photo or print <br/>out a copy of the trail map.<br/>Make note of where you parked, <br/>how long you expect the hike to take <br/>and where you plan on turning around. .<br/>4. Bring water and snacks.<br/>Even for short hikes, <br/>be sure to bring some <br/>nonperishable snacks <br/>like trail mix, energy <br/>bars or jerky. .<br/>Most importantly, bring water, <br/>at least half a liter for every <br/>hour you plan to hike.<br/>5. Pack these <br/>other essentials.<br/>The American Hiking Society <br/>recommends carrying:, a compass, flashlight, whistle, first-aid kit, <br/>Swiss army knife, sunscreen and sunglasses. .<br/>It's time to hit those trails.