Bust a Move Outdoors for Better Health
Monday, May 15th, 2017
Getting outdoors does a body good.
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We have more than a million acres of parks and outdoor spaces in Texas, which means recreational opportunities abound, as do the health benefits of being active outside.
It’s recommended adults get a full 30 minutes a day … and children a full hour. Benefits of regular activity include: better overall bodily health as well as improved mental health.
Local and state parks offer something from everyone: from hike and bike trails, to swimming, rock climbing, paddling, and geocaching.
The opportunity for outdoor play is limited only by your imagination!
Being outside means breathing fresh air… and the varying terrain offers challenges to a workout you can’t get from a treadmill at home.
Side stepping puddles, leaping up rocks, and traversing up and down hills exercise your balance and stability in addition to the cardiovascular system.
The outdoor alternative is also more affordable than the gym, as many state parks offer low-cost admission. So go ahead and get out, because life’s better outside.
Find a park or scenic trail near you at texasstateparks.org.
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For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.
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