For many weeks, it has been in the news daily: when gyms and fitness locations would reopen. You can't have missed it. Smart and flexible people found the perfect solution during the lockdown to stay active: working out outdoors!
What the fresh air does to you
Exercising and moving outdoors, in a green environment, is more than just working on your health and fitness. The fresh air, the color green, and nature also have a calming effect. That might seem a bit strange—getting tired and yet finding rest. Greenery and nature also have more effects on your health.
Examples where a natural environment can contribute to people's health:
- You recover from stress
- it can encourage social contact
- It can contribute to a better immune system.
- It can promote personal development and a sense of purpose.
- It can encourage more physical activity.
If you just can't seem to get started
Reading this blog will probably make you want to start moving or exercising in nature. Perhaps you were already planning to. And here’s the thing. What if you just can't seem to get started? We have the solution. First Class Fitness now also offers various outdoor sports options. The emphasis here is on one-on-one or one-on-two sessions. If you choose one-on-two, the costs are shared. It has been shown that exercising under supervision also acts as a motivator to actually go. If it stays in your calendar and you go regularly, going becomes second nature. After a few weeks, you won't want to do anything else.
This is how you build your resistance
We are big proponents of outdoor sports and exercise. This is one of the many initiatives to boost your immune system. We have listed all immunity-boosting tips for you:
- Exercise outdoors for at least half an hour every day.
- Eat a healthy, varied, and not too much diet
- Ensure you get enough sleep
- Do not smoke and do not drink alcohol (or a maximum of one glass per day).
- Make time for social contacts
- Make time for relaxation
Outdoor sports? The First Class Fitness team is ready for you!
The First Class Fitness team is ready to welcome you again. Contact us today to schedule a free intake.
About Kitty Atsma
Kitty is a passionate nutrition specialist and vitality coach with a broad scientific basis in nutrition and exercise. As a member of the national examination committee of the TCI (Nutrition Specialist & GWC), she monitors the quality of the field at the highest level. As a professional blogger, Kitty combines her in-depth expertise with the possibilities of AI to make complex health topics accessible. She curates and controls the technology to get to the heart of the matter, where her own vision and years of practical experience always determine the course.
Nutrition Specialist Teacher | BGN Weight Consultant | Member TCI Examination Board | Vitality coach
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