30 April 2015
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Trekking and Hiking - Dr Harjeet Singh & Alex Laevaert [BFM - Podcast]
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Dr Harjeet Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Alex Laevaert, Asian Trail Explorers
More and more urbanites are putting on trekking shoes and venturing into the forests and hills, pacing the trails for a sports adventure in the outdoors. But is trekking for everyone, and is there a difference between hiking and trekking? We learn more about the health aspects of hiking and trekking as from consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh and Alex Laevaert, experienced hiker and trekker.
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30 April 2015
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