Things You'll Need:
- Pair of snowshoes
- Pair of poles
- Proper outdoor wear
- Water
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Step 1
Snowshoeing is a great aerobic activity that improves and maintains your cardiovascular fitness. It can burn up to 45 percent more calories than if you were running or walking at the same speed. At a moderate speed it can burn 400 to 500 calories per hour.
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Step 2
Snowshoeing is a low impact sport. Snow is much softer than asphalt or concrete and the snowshoes are made to act as shock absorbers for your feet.
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Step 3
You can enjoy the beauty of nature while out on the trail and gain a mental connection from the outdoors. It's a great way to stay healthy during the long winter months and have fun while doing it.
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Step 4
The use of poles while snowshoeing gets the upper body moving and help condition the shoulders, arms and the back muscles. When climbing it works and tones the hip flexors.
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Step 5
There have been studies that show that people who substitute snowshoeing for running during the winter will actually improve their running fitness over those who just chose running as the main source for their winter training.
