‘The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature.’ -Anne Frank-
‘Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you… while cares will drop off like autumn leaves’ - John Muir
‘And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.’
DO WE STILL HAVE TIME FOR THE OUTDOORS?
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- Sixty percent of all Americans believe we should be connected to nature
- Over half the popluation has taken steps to eat better and increase their activities in the past year
- Fifty-five percent of parents say their children outside on a daily basis
- Sports participants are more likely to encourage outside play and to spend more time outside after having children
- Leisure Walking is the #1 Activity engaged in by Americans, and we average almost two walks a week
Reasons To Exercise Outdoors
- Delivers a sensory-filled ADVENTURE workout!
- Connecting with nature through environmental awareness
- Each experience is filled with a constant transition of the proverbial ‘a thousand words’
- Enhances your spiritual, emotional and mental well-being
- Encourages a state of gratitude and appreciation
- Sunshine increases synthesis of Vitamin D which is needed for prevention of bone loss and assorted diseases
- Increases deep breathing
- Release of ‘Endorphins’, the body’s natural ‘feel good’ chemicals and decrease of stress hormones in the body
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