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| Our planet is a beautiful place to live, and even more perfect place to work out! Go outside, and implement these tips for a green exercise routine! |
Staying
healthy and in shape
is a necessity for every human being. You might not understand the meaning of
this sentence until you get at a certain age. Young people often do not think
about health, just as they might not think about recycling until they realize
the consequences. That is not the case for every young person, but for the
majority it is. Combining health and recycling principles is a way to help
both yourself and our planet. That is why you should start implementing
green exercise routines so you can do something good for yourself and the
planet!
What
are the green exercises?
Exercising "green" means
doing any type of recreational exercise in nature. It is highly beneficial,
both for your physical and mental health. It is a fact that just being in
nature greatly helps your body, and if you add exercises to it, it becomes
better and better.
With that in mind, how can we
combine exercising and taking care of our planet? If you look at nature's top scientific news, you will see that recycling and
"going green" has become popular in all sectors of our lives. Why not
do the same thing when exercising?
A
simple walk in the park
Unfortunately, due to the technology
surrounding us, people have forgotten one of the most important activities of
all living beings - walking! We spend hours and hours per day, sitting
in front of our computer or TV screens. Then, we ride on a bus, or in a car,
because we have to be somewhere sometimes. What comes naturally is
weight issues.
Walking keeps our motor running, and
helps our body to stay active. It may sound funny that such a small and
seemingly easy activity plays such an important role in our lives.
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| Running is not a favorite way of exercising for may people. Nevertheless, it is extremely beneficial to our body. |
For beginners, you can allocate an
hour or two to go outside, stroll around your neighborhood, and enjoy a breath
of fresh air. For those who would like to do more, you can join
mountaineering clubs and go on planned hikes in the forest.
Climbing
and exploration
A more advanced way of hiking is climbing
and exploration. If you become a member of a climber's association, you
will experience some of the best adventures out there. While it does take a
certain amount of risk, with proper training and safety rules, you will become
addicted to climbing.
However, it is worth saying that
this activity is not for everyone. Especially not for those who have a fear of
heights!
Biking
Riding a
bike is one of the more popular ways of
exercising outdoors. Not only is it great for your body, but it is also a lot
of fun. And, it is a great way to vent and relieve any stress you might
have.
Both walking and biking are great
alternatives for riding on a bus or in a car. Instead of polluting the air with
toxic car exhaust, jump on a bike! It is important to know that biking helps
you to strengthen your whole body.
Doing
yoga
More and more people are practicing yoga
every year. This healthy activity originated in India, and it's been practiced
by many people for over 5000 years. Yoga is a fantastic way to not only keep
your body active but help it develop past the limits you thought you have.
Stretching and breathing exercises
are beneficial to your health and growth. Furthermore, women who are expecting
a baby often practice yoga. It helps them relax and stay calm in stressful
situations.
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| Yoga is an ancient art of helping our body and mind to connect with nature. |
Even though it seems like an easy
activity, once you try it, you will learn how hard it actually is. Best of all,
these high-intensity workouts can be done anywhere, whether you are in the coziness of
your home, or outside, in the park.
Free
workout
One of the most favorite green
exercise routines is a free workout. A lot of parks have benches and
poles for exercising, and you will often see many young people spending a
few hours outside, working out. Free workouts are difficult but rewarding.
Anyone who enjoys going to a gym
should try free workout sessions at some time. Some of the best exercises you
can try are exercises with your own weight, without using any exercising
equipment.
Tips
for a green exercise routine
No matter what type of exercise you
choose, it is healthy to make a routine out of it. And, while we are on the subject
of "going green", here is how you can participate in saving our
planet:
- When you go out to exercise, leave
all your electronics at home. Although it might feel good to listen to
some music while running or exercising, your body needs a rest from the
technology. Enjoy some solitude.
- While walking, running, or
doing any other exercise, you can always collect trash and garbage from
the streets. You can grab a bag, go for a run, and collect all the
garbage you see on the streets. That way you get to help your body stay
active, and you get to help our Earth be a bit cleaner.
- Always use recycled products.
That goes for exercising clothes, bottles for water, or any other
equipment that you use.
- Reduce your carbon footprint by lowering the use of your
car. Instead, use a bicycle whenever you can. Energy consumption and global warming are serious problems, but if
we all do our part, we might make a difference.
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| Collecting trash while exercising is a good way to do something good for yourself and for the planet. |
That's
the way to do something good for yourself and for the planet!
I hope that these tips for a green exercise
routine helped you get some ideas about what to do. Working out is a
requirement, and one should always strive to exercise as much as possible.
Nevertheless, your body needs rest as well, so try to balance working out
and resting. And, it doesn't hurt to mention again, apply the "go
green" attitude. Do something good for yourself and the planet, and
you will feel a lot better, and be a happier person! Have a nice day!
