OUTDOORS IS FREE

Despite the season (or condition), we should dependably exploit the outside. Just being outdoors in the fresh air brings along many health benefits. Even better if being outdoors encourages more activity. 

Here are 4 reasons you should give outdoors a chance right now (and forever)!

 

 

1. Fresh air reinforces your immune system. 

Fresh air has been shown to help digest food more effectively, improve blood pressure and heart rate, and strengthen the immune system, leading to a healthier you. Fresh air supplies your immune system with the oxygen it needs to combat microbes, infections and germs. 

 

2. Fresh air cleans your lungs. 

Fresh air helps the airways of your lungs to enlarge completely and improves the purging activity of your lungs. When you inhale fresh air and then exhale, you release airborne toxins from your body.

 

3. It makes you happier. 

The level of serotonin is affected by the amount of oxygen that we inhale. Serotonin is a hormone that is vital to maintaining a healthy emotional state and provides a feeling of positivity. It makes sense that getting some fresh air can improve your sense of happiness and well-being.

Positive emotions are associated with a range of long-term health habits. Higher levels of positive emotions are associated with less smoking, greater physical activity, better sleep quality, less stress, and many more.

 

4. You will have more energy. 

Research shows that spending time in nature increases energy in 90 percent of people. Sporty activities such as vigorous walks, hiking, canoeing, swimming, biking, and numerous other, improve circulation, and trigger body’s self healing mechanisms.

 

Nature is fuel for the soul. Not only are the benefits of outdoor activities real, but they also impact both our physical and mental health. Fresh air will leave you feeling increasingly revived and invigorated. Even research suggests the best way to get energized is to connect with nature.

 

Used sources:

https://thriveglobal.com/stories/5-advantages-of-getting-fresh-air/

https://www.terrapinadventures.com/blog/exercise-fresh-air-health/

https://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/1138751/health-benefits-fresh-air/