Asociación Hispano Nordica
The Spanish Nordic Association
for people from the Nordic countries in Spain
We are open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 12-15
AHN - Activities
Hikes
The hikes start in mid-February
led by Kent Kadell
Kent Kardell tel. 0706005044
Hike with us in varied environments!
Start at the bus station in Fuengirola city center on Mondays at 11 am. The hikes take about 2-3 hours and stop for a coffee break
Contact: Håkan Ahl +46 761 121 508, hakanahl.55@gmail.com
Frequently asked questions and answers for those interested.
Where do we meet?
Mondays at 11 am at the Fuengirola bus station. In rainy weather we usually cancel to avoid injuries due to slippery surfaces.
What do I need to bring with me?
Good walking shoes, hat/cap if the sun is out, a small amount of money for coffee, a water bottle and a cheerful mood.
How physically demanding is the hike?
Hiking is a physical activity, often in a hilly environment. The sun is often high in the sky with high temperatures. Each individual member of AHN determines their own capacity and their own responsibility also includes insurance in the event of an accident.
Essentially we wander endlessly between Fuengirola and Mijas. Preferably close to nature but also in a clean urban environment.
The goal is to move the body and discover the environment in the immediate area. This in combination with the fact that it is a very social activity with many and long conversations between hikers with an exchange of experiences and that you constantly get to learn new things.
We normally stop after 30-45 minutes at a suitable cafe for simple food or drinks, after which we hike at a medium pace for 2- up to 3 hours. Good, well-fitting shoes are the key to feeling good on a hike. A bottle of water is essential to have with you, especially on warmer days and lastly, a happy mood is never wrong.
Physical activity - the best medicine!
Medicines have their place as a necessary form of treatment in many disease states, but studies show that exercise and changed lifestyles are often the best medicine and this should be highlighted. Diabetes studies have, for example, shown that the group that received dietary advice and physical activity had clearly the lowest risk of developing diabetes. Even with type II diabetes, the risk of contracting the disease is reduced if you are physically active. The more you move, the less risk of being affected. However, individual conditions and genetic factors have a great influence and the person affected should not be blamed. In osteoarthritis, the best medicine is knowledge and training and there are special osteoarthritis schools in Sweden today where osteoarthritis sufferers are referred.
Sitting is candy - good but unhealthy.
Sitting down has been shown to be linked to an increased risk of illness, even for the physically active. This means that even if you exercise and move regularly, sitting in itself means an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, cancer and premature death. The risk increases significantly per additional hour of sitting and the connections are seen regardless of body composition and weight. We must therefore both sit less and move regularly and at least according to the current guidelines.
