Sep 23, 2012

Keep Depression at Outdoor Sports

Prohibited and restricted to the gym treadmill. 

Breathe the free air and enjoy the warmth of the morning sun! Leave moment habit of exercising at the gym and running on a treadmill. Because, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from Glasgow University, outdoor sports can give you bonuses for greater physical and mental health. 

According to research led by Prof. Richard Mitchell, the activity in the park walking or running in the woods can produce positive effects for us who suffer from depression and anxiety excess. Stress levels can be suppressed. Even those who choose to exercise, either walking, running, or cycling, outside the gym instead of having 50% of mental health better than a workout at the gym. 

"This study shows the city parks and forests can provide enormous effect to help reduce mental health problems. And it makes sense. The brain is like being in a natural environment. And being in an outdoor make it react lowered stress response was, "said Mitchell. 
Further, he suggested to exercise outdoors at least once a week. This will give enough advantages for us. However, more often we do this kind of exercise, the more positive effects obtained. 

So what are you waiting? Wear gym shoes and enjoy the smell of grass and trees while burning calories. (Grace Natali) 

Sources: url: http://preventionindonesia.com/

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