OUTDOOR WORKOUTS

Outdoor workouts are a great way to break up the monotony of your normal indoor fitness routine.
Going to the gym has its benefits as well,but when the sun is shining brightly and the weather outside
is beautiful,there is nothing really to keep you cooped up indoors.
You dont need much equipments to perform outdoor workouts. It can be done using your own
bodyweight,a pair of dumbbells or kettlebells,resistance bands,resistance tubes etc.

Here are the benefits of getting your sweat on with Mother Nature:-
1. Improved Mood and Reduced Depression

Moving outdoors has been shown to reduce anger and depression and improve mood. Exposure to
sunlight enhances vitamin D production, which may be partially responsible for this mood-enhancing
effect . You don’t have to run a marathon or crush an outdoor boot camp to reap the benefit. Even
low-intensity activities, like walking or gardening, will do.

2. Enhanced Self-esteem

Research shows that as little as five minutes of outdoor exercise can improve self esteem. Any
outdoor location will do, but being near greenery or water enhances this effect.

3. Low Cost

People often cite cost as one of the biggest factors prohibiting regular exercise. The outdoor
environment provides a low-cost solution for exercise enthusiasts and trainers alike. While high gym
or studio prices can act as a barrier to exercise, outdoor venues such as low-traffic neighborhood
streets and local parks offer free space for physical activity.

4. Ease of Access

Lack of time is another common barrier to exercise. Navigating traffic, parking garages and crowded
locker rooms adds additional time needed to be active. Taking advantage of the great outdoors can
reduce these time constraints. Many outdoor areas include benches, trees, inclined roads and even
designated exercise equipment, allowing for a variety of resistance-training exercises.

5. Connecting With Mother Nature

One of the greatest benefits of outdoor exercise lies in its inherent opportunity to connect with
Mother Nature and the people and places in your community. Exercising outdoors can help you feel
grounded, deepen your connection to your environment and enhance your appreciation for the beauty
around you.

Outdoor exercise, also known as “green exercise,” combines two health-enhancing activities: moving
your body and getting outdoors. And the results are exceptional. If you’re looking to enhance your
mood, save money and avoid the time and trouble of getting to the gym, look no further than the
great outdoors.
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