Friday, 30 August 2013

Friday's Find

Valerie Hendricks

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Exercise

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I don't know about you, but I prefer to work out OUTSIDE. For me, going for a long run down a country road surrounded by beautiful green fields and breathing in the crisp, fresh outside air is so much more enjoyable than the monotonous pace of the treadmill at the sweaty gym. I know that's not how everyone feels, but the following article gives some reasons why exercising outside is beneficial...what are you thoughts? Are you an indoor or an outdoor exerciser?

Why Getting Outside is So Good for You

by: Jennipher Walters @sparkpeople.com

John Keats once wrote, "The poetry of the earth is never dead."

Poet or not, almost all of us have been awestruck by nature at one time or another. Whether it's running at sunset on a sandy white beach, walking alongside a cool trickling stream, watching sunset over a mountain ridge, or even hearing the wind blow through the trees in the morning, being outdoors and aware of the world's beauty can make you feel energized and alive. Recently, much research has focused on the so-called "nature connection," and how it affects our health, outlook and overall life.

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About the author

Valerie Hendricks

Valerie Hendricks is a small-town Idaho farm girl who grew up driving tractors and playing sports. She enjoys spending time with her family, training for triathlons and blogging. She is passionate about helping others learn about and find success using the Lifetime Wellness Challnge program and shares her own personal struggles and triumphs with healthy living at www.lifetimewellnesschallenge.org.