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There is something magnetic about nature it can influence our thoughts feelings, inspire musicians, scientific discovery, poetry, art and culture. Nature is beautiful we and it are intertwined and are as much a part of it as it us. Nature influences our lives entangling us, it is our life support system a living evolving awe inspiring thing of beauty that is as alien as it is familiar and is a common connection that connects us as human beings.
Nature draws us together through its invisible inescapable draw, millions of us travel far and wide to be immersed in it when we fail to appreciate the beauty is on offer to us on our door steps.
Nature inspires people of all ages all back grounds and can be a rest bite from the concrete jungle that we are all so familiar with, mother nature gifts us with a sensory explosion intense and the soothing stimuli that can have both a calming and uplifting effect upon us. The unmistakable sounds, smells and sights that enrich the mind and revitalise the psyche, we are meant to be at one with nature, not to conquer it but to live with it harmoniously.
Cardiff is far from a concrete jungle it has a healthy selection of outdoor areas from parks to lakes and green spaces in and around the city, if you live in Wales you are spoilt for choice when it comes to fitness and wellness activity that will help you keep fit and healthy thought the year, from beaches to mountains Wales has an abundance of outdoor fitness activates that you can get involved with anytime and best of all you can do it for free.
Getting some natural therapy is not the stuff of tree hugging hippies, recent studies conducted by the University of Exeter published in a scientific report which was funded by National Institute of Health Research and was backed by studies conducted by Japanese researchers.
The report concludes that we should spend at least two hours a week in nature as this could be essential for maintaining your psychological health and wellbeing.
Which is the similar to the guidelines for maintaining physical health training at the gym or participating in activities that raise your heart rate and help to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and other complications.
The data examined 20,000 men and women in the United Kingdom and concluded regardless of whether people spent 2 hours over a single visit or split it over several visits to nature and green spaces improved people’s outlook on life possibly by reducing stress, spending time with friends and family.
In short regardless of whether you are looking to improve your health and fitness in a gym in Cardiff, or are looking for a fitness class to help spur you on, the good news is you can improve your health and fitness anywhere in your area. If you can’t find a gym just step outside and take a friend on an adventure it’s one of the easiest way you can help maintain a healthy body and mind, we would love to hear your favourite places to relax especially if you live within Cardiff we would love you to share your hidden gems and favourite outdoor activates and relaxation spots.
If venturing into nature is not for you then perhaps joining a nearby class could be a healthy alternative, there are lots of outdoor fitness classes near you.
Looking to get fit safely and effectively? Personal Trainers GM-FITNESS could be the solution to help you reach your health and fitness goals.
Talk to us to learn how we can help tailor your fitness plan. We are located in Cardiff and are available for private sessions in the surrounding area.
