5 Reasons why you should…Get outside and feel Good!!!

You can gain so much from exercising and being in nature in general, but the big take a ways are:

#1: Happiness and a feeling of pure joy and connection. It is scientifically proven that being outside and especially when active does miraculous things for our well being. Because sunlight is a natural source of vitamin D, it only seems logical that spending more time in outside would increase your vitamin D intake. According to a study published in Psychological Science, interacting with nature gives your brain a break from everyday over-stimulation, which can have a restorative effect on your attention levels. According to a study from the University of Michigan, group nature walks are linked to enhanced mental health and positive, as well as significantly lower levels of depression and feelings of stress.

#2: Improves your health! The latest get-healthy pill isn’t found it in your medicine cabinet—it’s in your backyard. Researchers at Tokyo’s Nippon Medical School found that women who spent six hours in the woods over the course of two days had an increase in virus- and tumor-fighting white blood cells, and the boost lasted at least seven days afterwards. We just keep learning more and more about how important vitamin D is for health,including preventing cancer, hormonal problems, obesity, and inflammation, and having a strong immune system.

#3: It’s a lot of fun!! And you can connect with nature and the ones you love!!  don’t be afraid to have some fun while you’re out there!

#4: Increased balance and stamina The more you get out the easier it is.

#5: Get fit and feel good! There is no doubt that we all want to feel good. Right? So why not do something amazing, like being in nature to get you there. Just by taking a short walk, doing yoga outside, climbing, running or whatever you do every day will get you to that place you want to be. So get outside! Have some fun and get fit and happy! It’s your life…live it to the fullest!