It's wonderful exercise. The scenery is always beautiful, and you will be doing something great for your body. Try out GORP for hiking news, tips and stories. I'm not talking about what the kids make you do, on a snow day. I'm talking about an activity, growing in popularity.
Many Gyms now offer wall climbing.
Wall climbing centers are popping up daily. The intensity ranges from never done it to mountain climbers training. Even kids can do it. That makes this a family friendly active lifestyle. When you first see the walls, they look like the surface of the moon, or mars.