Benefits of Exercising Outdoors

Now that we have covered how to safely exercise outdoors in the summer time, now it is time to discuss the benefits of exercising outdoors. Getting outside in the fresh air has a lot of great benefits to both our mental and physical well-being. 

• Constantly Changing Environment
• This makes exercise more difficult due to more challenging terrain and making the body work harder to sustain your work rate
• Teaches your body how to adapt to different exercise settings
• Can enhance the strength of your connective tissue which can help avoid injury
• Wind Resistance
• Helps burn more calories from the natural resistance 
• Save Money
• Why pay for a gym membership year-round when you can take alomst any workout outside?
• Meet New People
• Go to local parks, trails or walks around your neighborhood and introduce yourself to others doing the same thing
• This gives you an opportunity to meet others in your neighborhood you would otherwise know nothing about
• Mental Health
• Helps with feeling revitalized, increased energy and positive engagement
• Also helps in reducing feelings of tension, anger and depression
• Increases enjoyment and satisfaction in life and overall well-being
• Time With Family
• Turn outdoor activities into time with your family and showing kids that physical activity can be fun
• You can build up a good sweat by chasing your kids around the park or playground and don't even need to think about going to the gym

Next time you want to get in a workout and you notice the sunshine, take that workout outdoors! You'll be surprised at how great it makes you feel!