HEALTH
HEALTH
Fitness In Nature
Neha.B 21st March 2021
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Too engrossed in technology and unwilling to spend time playing outdoor games?
An outdoor game has its own benefits. Outdoor activities are recreational activities that take place in natural or outdoor environments. Outdoor activities are beneficial to people of all ages in the long run. Individuals who are exposed to outdoor activities on a regular basis benefit their mental and physical health. Outdoor activities encourage people to stay active, fit, and healthy. We all live in a busy world where people do not have time for their loved ones, so it is important to set aside time for loved ones as well as time for oneself. Activities are important aspects of human life that enable people to spend time with their loved ones while participating in them.
Some of the benefits of outdoor activities​
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Physical benefits
All outdoor activities necessitate physical movement. It doesn't matter what kind of activities an individual engages in; it can be anything as long as it is done in a natural setting and the individual is physically active. A small activity such as a morning walk or jogging aids in the loss of body fat and improves the circulation of body fluids. The quality of sleep is improved by going for a walk in the evening. Physical fitness can help to prevent a variety of chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
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Mental benefit
Outdoor activity has a substantial influence on an individual's mental health because it helps to refresh the mind, relieve stress from everyday life, and increase memory when the person is out in nature and surrounded by people. People use maps and explore places while trekking, which increases their perception and analytical skills.
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Strengthen the family bond
Spending time with family members is extremely important, particularly if there are children in the family. The best way to strengthen family bonds is to spend time outside with them. Today's children are addicted to electronic devices and eat junk food, causing them to be less attentive, analytically impaired, and lack social skills. Taking your children out at least once a week will assist them in developing social skills, as well as keeping them active and fit.
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Improves Behavior
Hiking, camping, and trekking are some of the activities that are best done in a group. This aids in the development of teamwork and communication skills. Understanding the underlying causes of your own and others' actions will help you achieve greater success in life, assisting individuals in maintaining a professional demeanor.
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Develops Social skills
As a human being, it is essential to explore and experience different cultures and social backgrounds, and outdoor activities are one of the gateways providing an opportunity to explore. When people leave their comfort zones and venture out, they meet and interact with new people from various social and cultural backgrounds. People also learn social skills such as communicating, interacting, assisting the less fortunate, treating others with respect, and being responsible, amongst many others.
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When compared to indoor activities, outdoor activities provide much more benefits. They not only benefit people's physical health, but they also aid in the development of their personalities. As Stephen Moss puts it, “Nature is a tool to get an individual to experience not just the wilder world but themselves” And It’s also time to add a pinch of adventure, a sprinkle of sunshine and a big handful of outdoor play.
People sharing their experience after doing the activity.