Why Does Nature Do the Body So Good? So what is it about nature that makes us so much healthier? And what is about outdoor exercise that is better than working out in a gym? While there are many theories as to why being in nature makes us healthier, one leading hypothesis is that being outside increases our Vitamin D intake. Benefits? There are so many i could spend hours listing them, but i wont do that, i will add just a few that more important ... 1 More varied workouts ... When you run outside you encounter varied terrain and conditions that cannot be simulated in the gym on a treadmill. You get hills and different surfaces, such as concrete, grass, sand and – of course – earth and mud! All these surfaces and gradients exercise your body in different ways. When you outdoors, you have to flex your limbs differently because the contour of the terrain is varied, which can never be simulated to a sufficient extent on a treadmill. In addition, when running outside, you sometimes find yourself running downhill, which puts unique stresses and strains on your body giving you much more of a comprehensive workout. 2 Benefits of sunshine ... The vitamin D provided by exposure to the sun has great benefits. It strengthens our immune system, makes our bones stronger and also actually helps protect our bodies against cancer. Yes, vitamin D can be obtained from other sources, but it is widely agreed that the sun is still the best source of vitamin D for our bodies. Also, exposure to sunlight is a common treatment for depression and other mood disorders. Studies show that depressed exercisers who go for a walk outdoors have better self esteem and generally feel happier than those who train solely indoors. Endorphins, which can raise your mood and keep it stable, are released when you spend time in the sun. 3 Mental Stimulation ... Outdoor exercise provides mental stimulation that indoor workouts simply cannot match. It doesn’t matter if you’re working out at home or at your local gym, you’ll always be surrounded by the same boring walls and visual/mental stimulus, whereas training outside means you have constantly changing scenery that excites and stimulates your brain. Give your mind a workout as well as your bum and tum!
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:22:46 +0000
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