Green Exercise
Before gyms, indoor hockey arenas and fitness classes, people did most of their physical activity outside, in the presence of nature. Now, researchers and fitness enthusiasts around the world are rediscovering the advantages of taking physical exercise outdoors into nature.
Learn about Green Exercise:
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BBC News Article - Green exercise quickly 'boosts mental health'
Just five minutes of exercise in a "green space" such as a park can boost mental health, researchers claim.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8654350.stm
BBC News Article - Putting a spring in your step:
There's nothing new about doctors recommending their patients take more exercise. But what kind?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7417516.stm
Video: Richard Louv, author of "Last Child in the Woods; Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder" speaks about the value of exercising outdoors.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzQp2uaqF0o
University of Essex - Green Exercise Research Team:
The Green Exercise Research Team at the University of Essex (U.K.) has been investigating the benefits of engaging in physical activities while being exposed to nature. Explore their findings here.
www.greenexercise.org
