If we think about how our parents and grandparents spent their free time, riding horses, walking, playing in the park, we will realize that at that time people were very active in outdoor recreational activities. There were not so many electronic entertainment media, nor the Internet, and the incidence of diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure was much lower. This is not a coincidence. Recreational physical activity outdoors provides many benefits for all aspects of a person's life, it offers quality of life.
Health benefits
It is already widely known and scientifically proven that regular physical activity is essential to maintaining optimal health. Exercise helps maintain low body mass indexes, regulate blood pressure, and balance blood sugar levels, among others. In addition, being outdoors provides an additional benefit. Inside our homes we are exposed to an infinite number of electronic impulses from all the devices that surround us, even if they are turned off. When we are outdoors we can breathe fresh air and free ourselves from those tensions. Another very important aspect is that recreational activities are an antidote to depression and stress.
Social benefits
You will necessarily have to come into contact with other people when you do activities outside your home. This serves many purposes: meeting new people and having the opportunity to cultivate friendships, having fun, chatting, enjoying yourself. These same people can bring new experiences and ideas into your life, and open up a new world of opportunities for you, whether on a personal or professional level. If you are a naturally shy person, it will help you to open up more, to be more spontaneous and sociable, and ultimately it will enrich your life.
Benefits for the mind
If we want to be highly concentrated and focused to deal with everything that has to do with our career or our family life, for example, it is necessary to give our mind a break regularly. You may feel overwhelmed by all the pending obligations and consider that doing recreational activities is the last thing on your list of priorities. On the contrary, when the mind is rested and clear is when it works best. So take time to dedicate to yourself and have fun, as this will increase your productivity and efficiency at work and at home.
Benefits for the family
These types of activities will help you create stronger connections and bonds with your family. Your children and partner will feel cared for and accompanied, you will be able to create memories together and that will definitely strengthen your family. It is important that you dedicate quality time to take care of them and at the same time you can instill healthy habits in your children, such as exercise, sports, love of nature, and why not?... the importance of having fun in a healthy way.