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“If you don’t make time for exercise, you’ll probably have to make time for illness.”
Did you know exercise has long been known for its physical benefits and it also has a significant impact on mental health? Researchers suggest that exercising outdoors can have a positive effect on our mental well-being.
Benefits of exercising outdoors on our mental health are numerous:
It does good for mental health by improving mood
It does good for mental health by reducing stress
It does good for mental health by boosting self-esteem
It makes us happier
Being surrounded by nature and fresh air can help calm the mind, leading to reduced stress levels. Whether you prefer running in the woods, hiking or a nearby park, being outdoors can help calm your mind and relieve feelings of anxiety.
So how can outdoor exercise positively affect mood? Well, evidence suggests that sunlight is the key to the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and promotes feelings of well-being. Serotonin is important for boosting mood and helping a person to feel calm and focused. Exercising outdoors in natural light can significantly increase serotonin levels. This will improve your mood, you will have more energy and you will be happier.
Exposure to the sun can also help you achieve the recommended amount of vitamin D.
It only takes about 15 minutes to be in the sunlight and, of course, you don't have to go naked, just your arm is enough.
There are numerous benefits of outdoor exercise and you can check the detailed and medically reviewed article "What Are the Benefits of Sunlight?" here.
Being in nature has been proven to reduce feelings of depression and increase feelings of joy, so it can help increase overall happiness and life satisfaction quite a lot.
The benefit of exercise itself is an increase in the production of endorphins, often referred to as "feel good" hormones. Endorphins are chemicals in the brain that act as natural pain relievers and mood enhancers. Their release during exercise can create a sense of well-being and relaxation.
“You're only one workout away from a good mood.”
Evidence suggests that exercise also significantly improves our sleep quality.
The connection between exercise and our body and mind is very very strong and the list of benefits is simply too long to discuss each one.
When this is combined with being outside, in nature, in the sunlight and fresh air, we can expect enormous benefits from exercising outside in nature, positively transferred to our body and mental health.
No matter how rich, developed and technologically advanced we are, nature is ultimately the only foundation of our human existence.
Our bodies were created thanks to constant movement and are designed to continue moving in the future. Motion is life and movement is medicine.
Let's not forget these facts and not complicate things day by day. Stick to the basics of your existence on this planet and keep growing.
This post is for informational and educational purposes only. This post shoud not be taken as therapy advice or used as a substitule for such. You shoud always speak with your own doctor before implementing this information on your own. Thank you!
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