April
LIVING ACTIVLY IN HARMONY WITH NATURE
'Green exercise' away from the hustle of the city life offers rejuvenation for body and mind.
Physical exercise is well known to provide physical and psychological health
benefits. There is also good evidence that viewing,
being in, and interacting with natural environments has positive effects,
reducing stress and increasing the ability to cope with stress, reducing mental
fatigue and improving concentration and cognitive function.
REGULAR
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS HALVES RISK OF POOR MENTAL HEALTH
It is much
better for your mental health to
exercise in a green place like a forest, than in other places like the gym. Making the decision to exercise in a natural
environment just once a week could be enough to gain a health benefit.
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Are you aware of the health-specific benefits of riding a bike? Along with walking, jogging, and running, biking is considered as the best form of cardiovascular exercise.
Riding a bicycle is also good for the spirit, because being outdoors and feeling the wind against your face as you speed along is an unparalleled, refreshing experience.
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