Take a look outside your window. Is it a beautiful day?
Instead of sticking with your plan of heading to the gym after work, why not run outside instead? While the gym offers different perks such as classes and strength training equipment, nothing can beat the beauty of the great outdoors.
- It helps you breathe a little deeper.
- It helps you look at the world in a whole new way.
So why not take your run to the outside today instead of hitting the treadmill?
Fresh air impacts your mental health
Statistics show that nature can lower your stress levels. Being outside, breathing in fresh air, it can shift your entire mood. If you’ve ever had an off day and headed outside to feel your mood change, you’ve already discovered the power.
Nature changes up your routine
Treadmills can be … boring. Sure, they have a button to press to simulate a hill. But nothing beats the real thing. Change it up and find new places to run. Add some stairs to the mix. Sprint over flat spaces. Find hills to challenge you. And if you add in your favorite tunes, you’ll be surprised at how quickly time flies.
It gives you a chance to think
Heading outside can boost your inspiration. Instead of popping in your earbuds for music or a podcast, listen to your surroundings instead. You can be inspired by the birds singing or the waves crashing against the rocks. Even your own breathing can provide you with new thoughts and ideas. It gives you a chance to focus on you.
It opens up your world to possibilities
If your life revolves around home, the office, and the gym, it’s time to get out into your community. Running can help you find areas you’ve never seen before. You can find parks you’ve never been to, or head down streets you didn’t even know existed. You might find a restaurant to try on Saturday night. Running allows you to see your city in an entirely new way.