Palm Valley Multiple Intelligence School 483 Denmark St., Alaminos Heights Subd., Alaminos,Laguna S. Y 2021-2022 Assignment in P.E and Health 12 Submitted by: Buiser, Sophia C. Submitted to: Ms. Jonna Suarez 10 Benefits of engaging in outdoor recreations: #1: You will be happier. Exercising outdoors isn’t just good for your physical health. It helps with your mental health as well. Spending time in nature and the natural light can improve your mood and reduce stress and depression. Engaging in physical activity produces similar benefits and often times relaxes and cheers people up. #2: Your self-esteem will improve. Outdoor exercise stimulates all five senses in a way that indoor activities cannot. Additionally, being out in nature impacts the brain in a positive way, making you feel better about yourself. #3: Vitamin D levels go up. Also known as the “sunshine vitamin” because it is made in the skin when it’s exposed to sunlight. Studies suggest that Vitamin D may have protective effects against everything from osteoporosis to cancer to depression to heart attacks and stroke. Keep in mind, that too much sun can damage your skin. You only need about 10-15 minutes of sun several days a week during the warm weather. Use sunscreen if you plan to be outside for an extended amount of time. #4: You will exercise longer and burn more calories. Research shows that those who exercise outdoors burn 10% more calories when they walk or run than they do when they work out on a treadmill at the same speed. When exercising outdoors, the distractions of your surroundings take your mind off the work of working out. As a result, there’s a much greater chance that you’ll end up exercising longer than you would if you were exercising indoors. Another bonus, kids are twice as active when they play outside. #5: Improved bonding.Outdoor recreation time is a bonding time. Outside, whether it is at a golf course or on a hiking trail, you cannot refrain from talking to other people. And when conversations begin, you’ll find the things you have in common with other people and this will be the begging of new friendships and new connections. The solitary activity will have turned into a social outing. #6: Unplug from the daily grind.Today, almost every second of our daily life is about technology- from working with a computer in the office to countless hours of watching television at home. Going out for a walk or sitting in a park could give you the opportunity to unplug, rest, and reset. It will reduce the anxiety and stress associated with today’s on-demand society. #7: Improved focus and better sleep.You probably have an idea of how you feel tired at the end of the day due to various activities. Outdoor activities will change the way your body moves while exercising muscles and stimulating the mind. After such relaxation, it will be easier to fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night so that you’ll be prepared to focus on the following day. #8: Develop new hobbies.Did you know that getting out is a great way of discovering new hobbies and passions? Get out to a new place, hike that new trail or play that new sport. These new activities will help to cultivate a passion for the activity and for the new environment as well. #9: Better body.Outdoor activities offer you the benefits of muscular and cardiovascular fitness. It will also have the wholesome benefit of improving the functioning of your immune system. In fact, health professionals recommend that adults should have at least 100 minutes of aerobic activity every week. #10: Better social skills.Many might not think about this but the outdoors is a great place to develop one’s social skills. Becoming involved in these different outdoor activities will allow you to meet new people and interact with them. You should do stress-relieving activities with other people to break away from your busy life. You’ll be allowed to bond with them and develop a strong sense of community. The outdoors will improve your overall social skills. After all this, you’re likely to approach coworkers in a calm manner. Sources: https://myfcph.org/benefits-of-being-outdoors-and-physical-activity/ https://bridgevolunteers.org/top-10-benefits-of-outdoor-recreation/ https://www.botswana-info.com/country/article/1239/6-reasons-why-outdooractivities-are-good-for-you
