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Why You Should Exercise Outside

Written by Madison Lawson Have you ever wondered how much of a difference there is between exercising outdoors and indoors? After all, either way is good for your health, getting your heart rate up, and is good for your overall well-being. But according to Scientific Reports from Nature.com, there is actually a difference between nature exercises and gym exercises. The study included almost 20,000 participants and self-reports of health and well-being. Using different lengths of recreational time outside and many different forms of outdoor exercise, the study came to the conclusion that “Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is...

5 Outdoor Activities if You Are Not Outdoorsy

Not everyone enjoys outdoors, and many prefer the city to the trail. This is all completely fine, but the benefits of nature should still not be ignored. From emotional benefits to improved immune system and overall health, green spaces are so important even in cities and should be utilized. So how do you enjoy the outdoors if you are not “outdoorsy”? Grab some bug spray, sun screen and try these 5 ways to enjoy the outdoors if you are not outdoorsy. Visit a Community garden, farm or arboretum. Many towns have community gardens or arboretums. If you aren’t sure if...

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