Camping is a great way to take a break from the stresses of modern day life – work pressure, deadlines, the Internet, social media, traffic, cell phones – because it allows us to be outside in nature and provides time and opportunities to be active. All that fresh air and vitamin D is bound to relax us and improve our moods. In fact, studies show that spending time in nature can provide health benefits like reduced blood pressure and stress.[i]
To take advantage of the time and space that a camping trip can provide, try some of these ways to stay active and feel great:
Whether you’re camping in the backcountry, car, yurt, RV, or even ‘glamping’, just getting outside and enjoying nature can produce some truly awesome memories along with the added health benefits. Now keep calm and go camping!
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[i] Park, B. J., Tsunetsugu, Y., Kasetani, T., Kagawa, T. & Miyazaki, Y. The physiological effects of Shinrin-yoku (taking in the forest atmosphere or forest bathing): evidence from field experiments in 24 forests across Japan. Environ. Health Prev. Med. 15, 18–26 (2010).
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