Glowing health, deeper sleep, happier mood, better immunity …if you could bottle the benefits of spending time in nature, you’d have a best-selling drug. Make your outdoor time active and the benefits multiply. Exercising al fresco is proven to give you a fitter, stronger body, amazing agility, resilient mindset and heaps of confidence. So it’s no surprise that biophilia exercise – taking your workouts out into nature – is one of 2023’s hottest wellness trends.
OUTDOOR REVOLUTION
The new thirst for outdoor activity, sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, is gaining pace as more exercisers discover the incredible effects of this ‘nature pill’. According to a study by GO Outdoors and mental health charity Mind, a quarter of Brits recently ditched the gym in favour of exercising outdoors. Google searches for ‘outdoor fitness classes’ have sky-rocketed, prompting gyms to introduce body-boosting outdoor sessions, while fitness app, Strava, is reporting a huge rise in biking, hiking and rowing. Also on the increase are activities that immerse you in nature – think rock climbing, diving and wild swimming. Bored of your regular workouts? Read on for some body-boosting alternatives you’ll love!
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