Try these fun outdoor activities with health benefits

Spring is finally here, giving us a boost of motivation to head outside and embrace the new season with a new workout. Getting out into nature has its own health benefits — it improves mood, concentration and sleep quality. It is thus, one must indulge in outdoor activities and even take workout outside. Here are three activities worth trying:

ROLLER SKATING

Roller skating has many health benefits, giving you a complete cardio workout that raises heart rate, burns calories and increases leg muscle strength. Its effects are even comparable to those experienced from running and cycling.

SLACKLINING

This fun activity will boost your mood in just one session no matter how good or bad, you are at it. All you need to get started is a slackline suitable for your level to tie beneath two trees in your local park. Many videos are available online to show you how to set up your line and get started walking. You’ll fall a few times, but that’s all part of the fun! And once you get going, it’s a great activity for core muscles, strengthen the lower body, boost mental concentration.

OUTDOOR BOOTCAMPS

Bootcamps are a great way to improve fitness quickly. The variety of exercises works many major muscle groups, and thanks to the fast-paced, high-energy atmosphere many find it harder than their regular gym workout or class. It is a great way to build strength by just using your own body and by leaving the weights in the gym.

GETTING OUT INTO NATURE HAS ITS OWN HEALTH BENEFITS — IT IMPROVES MOOD, CONCENTRATION AND SLEEP QUALITY

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