Exercising Outdoors
Spring is finally here and the weather is great! After a long winter of staying indoors, we can finally go outside and enjoy the fresh air. Did you know that it is proven that the more time you spend outside, the better it is for your health? Who doesn’t love spending time outside when the weather is nice?
Here are a few reasons why spending time outdoors is beneficial for your health!
-Spending time outside makes you happier and less stressed.
-Exercising outdoors changes up the scenery that you constantly see indoors.
-Running or walking outside burns more calories-settings on a treadmill does not compare to the elements of outside.
-You do not even have to exercise knowingly, it is proven that gardening will help you shed pounds and put you in a great mood at the same time.
-Taking a walk on the sand is guaranteed to make you feel both happier and healthier.
-Taking in the scenery and the warm breeze is a great way to feel great and less stressed.
-Sunlight lowers blood pressure.
-Vitamin D can decrease your chances of asthma and arthritis.
All of these reasons for spending more time outdoors are great for your health, and if you still don’t believe it, go and try it! So instead of staying indoors on a nice spring day, get outdoors and take in the beautiful weather while staying healthy at the same time!
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