What are the benefits of exercising outdoors?

Exercise is important to stay physically and mentally healthy. It can improve muscular strength and endurance, increase cardiovascular fitness, and elevate your mood.

You can boost these benefits by exercising outdoors. Studies show that taking things outside can further improve your mood and help to regulate your hormones.

So-called ‘green exercise’ may increase exercise enjoyment too, which can help you to stay motivated and on track to reach your workout goals. Here are some of the main benefits of exercising outdoors:

• Increased vitamin D production
• Hormone regulation
• Increased serotonin and dopamine production
• Better mood
• Increased focus
• Improved physical fitness and muscular strength
• More motivation to exercise