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will always exist in the wild, but camping gives you an opportunity to experience the beauty and wonder that connects us to one another and the larger world. Develop useful skills. We’re always looking for ways to improve ourselves and skills. Camping provides an opportunity to try out new things that might apply to your daily life. Preparation for camping alone is a great exercise in careful planning. And once you’re set up, you can test the limits of your skills and preparation. You may need to make changes and adjustments; another thing you might learn is flexibility and how to make do. When camping, you have to rely more on strength, intelligence, and multitasking abilities to get things done. Increase self-value and trust. When you value yourself and have positive self-esteem, you feel secure and worthwhile. Camping teaches you how to trust your instinct and, in turn, feel more confident in your own abilities. Lighting a fire at dusk, cooking fish you caught, or just learning to enjoy an evening without the usual entertainment sources all point to a self-sufficiency that’s hard to achieve anywhere else. And if nature surprises you in some way (e.g., unexpected rain or animal visitor at camp), then you get to quickly figure out what to do! You learn so much about what you’re capable of and discover your full potential.
When I turn my phone off and camp, I feel mentally healthier and refreshed. My stress and worries disappear, I get back to the simplicity of things — the night sky, mountains, rivers, trees — and I find my spirit craving the solace of nature.
Gardening While gardening doesn’t seem as vigorous as other exercises, it is a hearty physical activity. Digging around in the dirt is actually great for your immune system, and it strengthens your arms, legs/knees, and balance. Mycobacterium vaccae, which is a bacteria commonly found in gardening soil, can alleviate symptoms of allergies, asthma, and even psoriasis. Cycling Whether it be in a class or outdoors, cycling can be very beneficial for stiff or sore joints. You’re able to get your blood flowing and build muscles in the front and back of your legs as well as your hips. Your arms are also strengthened due to the resistance of balancing your arms and shoulders to steer. Yoga Holding a series of poses can stretch and strengthen your muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It also helps lower heart rate and blood pressure and can even relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression. For older adults, a well-rounded workout that consists of endurance, strength, balance and flexibility can help in many ways. Some can even be fun! Changing the Scope of Exercise Live Longer and Stronger
Your body undergoes a variety of changes over the years, many of which are degenerative and can be debilitating to your health. But exercise can help slow these age-related issues, like heart disease or high blood pressure, and even prevent them in the long run. Here are four ways you can get moving without overexerting yourself. Walking or Jogging Taking a stroll around the neighborhood or a few laps around the park can help build stamina, strengthen lower body muscles, and help fight against bone diseases like osteoporosis. If you want to sweat it out some more, jogging might be a great alternative. But remember to be kind to your joints: Walk at a pace you’re comfortable with, wear supportive shoes, take breaks as needed, and walk on soft surfaces, like tracks or grass.
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