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]]> Working out is essential for cultivating mental and physical health, but did you know that where you work out can be just as important as the exercise you do? While there are certainly perks to exercising in any location, taking your workouts outside can bring a few unexpected benefits you may not find inside a gym. By incorporating fresh air and sunshine into your workout routine, you can improve your overall wellbeing and develop a more complete perspective on your fitness journey. Read on to learn more about the benefits of working out in nature and some tips for how to do it.

Boost your mood

Time in nature has been scientifically proven to have a profoundly positive effect on mood and mental health. Fresh air and sunshine can help to reduce stress and anxiety by increasing our bodies’ oxygen levels and triggering the release of serotonin in our brains. Try taking a brisk walk in your local park, hiking a local trail, or joining an outdoor yoga class.

Build community

Exercising outside is a great way to connect with the natural world, but it can also help you connect with others. You’re more likely to meet people and strike up conversations in public spaces than you are working out at home. Join a community gardening group, or see if there are group classes in any parks near you.

Burn more calories

Working out in nature can be more challenging than exercising indoors, which can help you burn more calories. Plus, the changing terrain can provide a more varied and interesting workout than machines such as treadmills and ellipticals. Trail running, rock climbing, and beach volleyball are great options that can really help to up the calorie burn.

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]]> How to Use Your Natural Surroundings For a Fitness Routine https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-use-your-natural-surroundings-for-a-fitness-routine/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:40:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=20377 Sometimes you just want to get outside! If you’re nowhere near a gym or you really enjoy being out in nature and want to use your workout time to enjoy the nature in your area, you may want to start using that nature to your athletic advantage! Here are a few ideas to get you […]

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]]> Sometimes you just want to get outside! If you’re nowhere near a gym or you really enjoy being out in nature and want to use your workout time to enjoy the nature in your area, you may want to start using that nature to your athletic advantage! Here are a few ideas to get you started on a workout using your natural surroundings.

Forests

If you live near a forest—or in fact, even if you have a good, sturdy tree near you with branches low to the ground, you can experience the benefits of tree climbing! Some experts say tree-climbing is a full-body workout and it can build muscle much like rock climbing. Additionally, you can use a sturdy, low-handing branch as a pullup bar if you don’t have one in your home.

Beaches

If you live near a beach, or in fact any sandy area, you can up your running game by running along the sand. The lighter resistance that sand provides means you have to push harder to go just as far, making it a stellar way to train and build muscle and endurance.

Mountains

Mountains provide a wealth of activities that are awesome for your body. You can get into hiking, rock climbing, mountain climbing, and more! If you live near a mountain, find out what kind of hiking trails are available first and foremost—then you may feel like learning more, such as if there are any opportunities to climb, rappel, or camp.

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]]> These Workout Will Keep You Fit While You Enjoy Nature https://yourdailysportfix.com/these-workout-will-keep-you-fit-while-you-enjoy-nature/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:24:12 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=6423 Working out in nature is a great way to have a different change of scenery. The closed walls and systematic environment of a gym can sometimes be restricting, but it also has its benefits. While working out in gyms can motivate you to exercise more since you’ll be surrounded by other people, it’s also great […]

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]]> Working out in nature is a great way to have a different change of scenery. The closed walls and systematic environment of a gym can sometimes be restricting, but it also has its benefits. While working out in gyms can motivate you to exercise more since you’ll be surrounded by other people, it’s also great to exercise in nature to rebalance and center yourself. One of the great benefits of working out in nature is that you’ll get to breathe in the fresh air, and almost every natural element of nature can be a means of exercise. Here are some fun workouts you can do in nature to stay fit and happy.

Do Handstands on a Tree

Trees are great tools for exercise and our number one source of oxygen. Show mother nature some appreciation by doing handstands on a tree and stretching your legs. It’s great for building upper body weight and for strengthening your muscles!

View this post on Instagram

Friends who stand upside down together 🤸🏼‍♂️ @athlete_lou 🧡

A post shared by S a s k i a (@saskiaandchris) on

Train on a Jungle Gym

One of the great benefits of working out in nature is that you can use the bars in a children’s playground to focus on your upper body. It’s a great tool to use since you don’t typically think about exercising in a child’s playground in the park.

Plank Everywhere

Think about short exercises that you can do anywhere that you’re capable of doing. For example, planks are great since you can do them virtually everywhere!

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]]> Here’s Why You Should Spend 2 Hours Per Week in Nature https://yourdailysportfix.com/heres-why-you-should-spend-2-hours-per-week-in-nature/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 15:03:51 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=4321 Did you know that spending time in nature can improve your mental and physical health? The University of Exeter in England conducted a study that examined the effects that spending time in nature has on health. After interviewing over 19,000 people and asking them how much time they are spending in nature, they concluded that […]

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]]> Did you know that spending time in nature can improve your mental and physical health?

The University of Exeter in England conducted a study that examined the effects that spending time in nature has on health. After interviewing over 19,000 people and asking them how much time they are spending in nature, they concluded that people who answered with two hours or more per week feel better both physically and mentally better.

“It’s well known that getting outdoors in nature can be good for people’s health and wellbeing, but until now we’ve not been able to say how much is enough,” said the study leader, Dr. Mat White. “The majority of nature visits in this research took place within just two miles of home so even visiting local urban greenspaces seems to be a good thing. Two hours a week is hopefully a realistic target for many people, especially given that it can be spread over an entire week to get the benefit.”

Do you get you spend two hours per week in nature?

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> nature Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 04 May 2023 14:17:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png nature Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 3 Unexpected Benefits of Exercising in Nature https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-unexpected-benefits-of-exercising-in-nature/ Sun, 07 May 2023 08:30:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=22834 Working out is essential for cultivating mental and physical health, but did you know that where you work out can be just as important as the exercise you do? While there are certainly perks to exercising in any location, taking your workouts outside can bring a few unexpected benefits you may not find inside a […]

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]]> Working out is essential for cultivating mental and physical health, but did you know that where you work out can be just as important as the exercise you do? While there are certainly perks to exercising in any location, taking your workouts outside can bring a few unexpected benefits you may not find inside a gym. By incorporating fresh air and sunshine into your workout routine, you can improve your overall wellbeing and develop a more complete perspective on your fitness journey. Read on to learn more about the benefits of working out in nature and some tips for how to do it.

Boost your mood

Time in nature has been scientifically proven to have a profoundly positive effect on mood and mental health. Fresh air and sunshine can help to reduce stress and anxiety by increasing our bodies’ oxygen levels and triggering the release of serotonin in our brains. Try taking a brisk walk in your local park, hiking a local trail, or joining an outdoor yoga class.

Build community

Exercising outside is a great way to connect with the natural world, but it can also help you connect with others. You’re more likely to meet people and strike up conversations in public spaces than you are working out at home. Join a community gardening group, or see if there are group classes in any parks near you.

Burn more calories

Working out in nature can be more challenging than exercising indoors, which can help you burn more calories. Plus, the changing terrain can provide a more varied and interesting workout than machines such as treadmills and ellipticals. Trail running, rock climbing, and beach volleyball are great options that can really help to up the calorie burn.

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]]> How to Use Your Natural Surroundings For a Fitness Routine https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-use-your-natural-surroundings-for-a-fitness-routine/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:40:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=20377 Sometimes you just want to get outside! If you’re nowhere near a gym or you really enjoy being out in nature and want to use your workout time to enjoy the nature in your area, you may want to start using that nature to your athletic advantage! Here are a few ideas to get you […]

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]]> Sometimes you just want to get outside! If you’re nowhere near a gym or you really enjoy being out in nature and want to use your workout time to enjoy the nature in your area, you may want to start using that nature to your athletic advantage! Here are a few ideas to get you started on a workout using your natural surroundings.

Forests

If you live near a forest—or in fact, even if you have a good, sturdy tree near you with branches low to the ground, you can experience the benefits of tree climbing! Some experts say tree-climbing is a full-body workout and it can build muscle much like rock climbing. Additionally, you can use a sturdy, low-handing branch as a pullup bar if you don’t have one in your home.

Beaches

If you live near a beach, or in fact any sandy area, you can up your running game by running along the sand. The lighter resistance that sand provides means you have to push harder to go just as far, making it a stellar way to train and build muscle and endurance.

Mountains

Mountains provide a wealth of activities that are awesome for your body. You can get into hiking, rock climbing, mountain climbing, and more! If you live near a mountain, find out what kind of hiking trails are available first and foremost—then you may feel like learning more, such as if there are any opportunities to climb, rappel, or camp.

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]]> These Workout Will Keep You Fit While You Enjoy Nature https://yourdailysportfix.com/these-workout-will-keep-you-fit-while-you-enjoy-nature/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:24:12 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=6423 Working out in nature is a great way to have a different change of scenery. The closed walls and systematic environment of a gym can sometimes be restricting, but it also has its benefits. While working out in gyms can motivate you to exercise more since you’ll be surrounded by other people, it’s also great […]

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]]> Working out in nature is a great way to have a different change of scenery. The closed walls and systematic environment of a gym can sometimes be restricting, but it also has its benefits. While working out in gyms can motivate you to exercise more since you’ll be surrounded by other people, it’s also great to exercise in nature to rebalance and center yourself. One of the great benefits of working out in nature is that you’ll get to breathe in the fresh air, and almost every natural element of nature can be a means of exercise. Here are some fun workouts you can do in nature to stay fit and happy.

Do Handstands on a Tree

Trees are great tools for exercise and our number one source of oxygen. Show mother nature some appreciation by doing handstands on a tree and stretching your legs. It’s great for building upper body weight and for strengthening your muscles!

View this post on Instagram

Friends who stand upside down together 🤸🏼‍♂️ @athlete_lou 🧡

A post shared by S a s k i a (@saskiaandchris) on

Train on a Jungle Gym

One of the great benefits of working out in nature is that you can use the bars in a children’s playground to focus on your upper body. It’s a great tool to use since you don’t typically think about exercising in a child’s playground in the park.

Plank Everywhere

Think about short exercises that you can do anywhere that you’re capable of doing. For example, planks are great since you can do them virtually everywhere!

The post These Workout Will Keep You Fit While You Enjoy Nature appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

]]> Here’s Why You Should Spend 2 Hours Per Week in Nature https://yourdailysportfix.com/heres-why-you-should-spend-2-hours-per-week-in-nature/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 15:03:51 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=4321 Did you know that spending time in nature can improve your mental and physical health? The University of Exeter in England conducted a study that examined the effects that spending time in nature has on health. After interviewing over 19,000 people and asking them how much time they are spending in nature, they concluded that […]

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]]> Did you know that spending time in nature can improve your mental and physical health?

The University of Exeter in England conducted a study that examined the effects that spending time in nature has on health. After interviewing over 19,000 people and asking them how much time they are spending in nature, they concluded that people who answered with two hours or more per week feel better both physically and mentally better.

“It’s well known that getting outdoors in nature can be good for people’s health and wellbeing, but until now we’ve not been able to say how much is enough,” said the study leader, Dr. Mat White. “The majority of nature visits in this research took place within just two miles of home so even visiting local urban greenspaces seems to be a good thing. Two hours a week is hopefully a realistic target for many people, especially given that it can be spread over an entire week to get the benefit.”

Do you get you spend two hours per week in nature?

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