Why am I so exhausted after hiking?
Why am I so exhausted after hiking? Fatigue while hiking is normal and a few reasons why you might feel exhausted after hiking are: You're undernourished and didn't fuel up properly. You were dehydrated, failing to replenish electrolytes lost in sweat. You drank alcohol the night before, which can promote dehydration.
Is hiking a fat burner?
Hiking is a form of cardio exercise, which means it's a rhythmic activity that aims to pump your heart up to the specific heart rate zone ideal for burning fat—around 70%-80% of your maximum heart rate.