Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide.Hiking is one of the fundamental outdoor activities on which many others are based. Many beautiful places can only be reached overland by hiking, and enthusiasts regard hiking as the best way to see nature.
If you are looking for a workout, hiking offers an opportunity to break a sweat. The level of excursion, however, is not as high as most other exercises. As a result, there are two ways to get the cardio health benefits of hiking.
In order to get the most out of hiking you should walk for more than 20 minutes. This consistently keeps your heart rate up and starts to burn calories. 20 minutes, however, isn’t really going to cut it unless you do it every day. To really break a sweat and build stamina, you want to hike at least an hour. If it sounds like a lot, keep in mind you are going 30 minutes in one direction and 30 minutes back.
Even though hiking can be a tough workout, depending upon the terrain you choose, there’s minimal stress on the joints since you’re never lifting more than one foot off the ground at a time.You get an excellent toning workout for the lower body when you hike, particularly if you choose trails with hills and elevations.  If you hike at a rapid pace, you’ll also get an aerobic workout that will help to tone the heart.You get an excellent toning workout for the lower body when you hike, particularly if you choose trails with hills and elevations.
South Florida may not have any mountains, but there are plenty of bridges, beaches and scenic parks to hike.

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Secret woods Nature Center
954-791-1030
2701 W State Road 84, Dania, FL 33312
56-acre Park-Within just a few miles of the Fort Lauderdale Airport, I-95, the Florida Turnpike, and the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, there’s a Secret Woods right under Fort Lauderdale’s nose. That’s Secret Woods Nature Center, the first-ever designated urban wilderness in Florida, established in 1978.  With a little over a mile’s worth of trails winding through a variety of tropical habitats and an excellent nature center with interactive interpretive exhibits for the kids, it’s well worth a visit!