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5 At-Home Bodyweight Exercises to Stay in Shape for Hiking Trails

Explore Magazine

March 31, 2020

Five simple exercises (with videos!) to stay in hiking shape while staying home

1. Squats

2. Lunges

3. Mountain climbers

4. Calf raises

5. Stairs

To really get the feeling of being outside, play a YouTube video with nature scenes in the background.

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