Question

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

Explanation:

• Option A is incorrect as hiking does involve the lower body.
• Option B is not a reason for it being a complete lower - body workout, as strain on feet/ankles alone doesn't make it complete.
• Option C is only about uphill and calf muscles, not a complete picture.
• Option D is correct because uphill hiking works muscles like calves and quads, while downhill hiking engages different muscles (e.g., hamstrings for control), so using different sets of muscles in uphill and downhill makes it a complete lower - body workout.

Answer:

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