Hiking methods to relieve stress > Health

1. Choose a mountain that gives you exercise.
- Choose a mountain that gives you moderate exercise that suits you.

2. Feel nature.
- Focusing on observing nature while hiking will reduce stress.

3. Deep breathing and short meditation
- It is good to breathe deeply and meditate in a forest full of phytoncides.

4. If you don't have a group you like, go alone.
- Sometimes hiking alone is more helpful for relieving stress. However, choose a mountain you know well or a mountain with many hikers.

5. Climb to the top of the mountain.
- Even if it is a low mountain, if you reach the top, you will feel a sense of accomplishment, increase your confidence, and relieve stress.

6. After descending, refrain from drinking, smoking, or overeating.
- When hiking, a lot of active oxygen is generated in the body. When alcohol, cigarettes, fatty meat, and active oxygen are combined, stress becomes stronger.