Question

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why is hiking such a complete lower body workout?
a. uphill and downhill hiking use different sets of muscles.
b. hiking puts a lot of strain on your feet and ankles.
c. hiking uphill focuses on the calf muscles.
d. hiking is an upper body workout, not a lower body workout.

Explanation:

When hiking uphill, muscles like the quadriceps are more engaged. When hiking downhill, muscles such as the hamstrings and glutes are more active. So, different muscle sets are used in uphill and downhill hiking, making it a complete lower - body workout. Option B only mentions feet and ankles, which is too limited. Option C is incorrect as uphill hiking uses more than just calf muscles. Option D is wrong as hiking is a lower - body workout.

Answer:

A. Uphill and downhill hiking use different sets of muscles.