{"id":13468,"date":"2025-02-27T23:21:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T16:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13468"},"modified":"2025-02-27T23:21:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T16:21:06","slug":"combating-loneliness-with-community-based-outdoor-movement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13468","title":{"rendered":"Combating Loneliness with Community-based Outdoor Movement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; background-color: #DADFE1;\" border=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col style=\"width: 99.8936%;\"\/><\/colgroup>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tbody>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr>&#13;<\/p>\n<td style=\"border-width: 1px;\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\">Community-based outdoor movement offers three levels of benefits: physical activity, being outdoors and social connection. The benefits of green exercise, alongside those related to social connections and health, make activities like hiking, rucking, trail running and outdoor group fitness classes a great way to improve your overall well-being and combat loneliness and social isolation. Read on to explore ways to connect with both nature and your community to improve your physical, mental and emotional health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/tbody>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">Most people know that c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">onsistent participation in physical activity <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">leads to many health <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">benefits<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"> including <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">a lower risk of <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW237745656 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIRCRESAHA.123.322121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">cardiovascular disease<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW237745656 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-023-37149-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">hypertension<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW237745656 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/diabetesjournals.org\/care\/article\/46\/6\/1132\/148916\/Physical-Activity-for-Type-2-Diabetes-Prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">and certain <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW237745656 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/causes-prevention\/risk\/obesity\/physical-activity-fact-sheet#what-is-known-about-the-relationship-between-physical-activity-and-cancer-risk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">cancers<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">You may also be aware that r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">egular participation in physical activity <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">improves <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW237745656 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6527141\/#:~:text=Moderate%20evidence%20from%20randomized%20controlled,%2C%20memory%2C%20and%20executive%20function.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">cognition<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW237745656 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7752999\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">quality of life<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW237745656 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-024-56332-7#:~:text=Lab%20studies%20have%20found%20exercise,(SSQ)14%2C16.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">sleep<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">,<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW237745656 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-024-56332-7#:~:text=Lab%20studies%20have%20found%20exercise,(SSQ)14%2C16.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">mood<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">,<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW237745656 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-023-35742-z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">bone health<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"> and <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW237745656 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2666756823000570\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">physical function<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW237745656 BCX8\">But,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"> did you know that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">additional <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">health <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">benefits<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">may be gained <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">by<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">being active <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">in <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW237745656 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/everyone\/blog\/8658\/green-exercise-the-benefits-of-outdoor-exercise-and-how-to-get-started\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqiwI_sEHMPpm57EqD3xFregMix6Q3EsDMAtvqTsriEnX8nIm_b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">natural<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"> environments<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">which is o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">ften referred to as <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW237745656 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/continuing-education\/certified\/february-2019\/7196\/green-exercise-into-the-wilderness\/?srsltid=AfmBOordn3uqIzNUGiU32wLwV7z58cWr0BYKrySRVRMtFpFmMUK0xXhL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">green exercise<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\">, as well as by being active as part of a group?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\">In addition, <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\">adding<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"> a social element to your outdoor activities can add to the existing synergistic benefits by increasing <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW68117023 BCX8\">your<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW68117023 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/pros\/expert-articles\/8752\/exercise-and-longevity-empowering-and-motivating-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">longevity<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"> Loneliness and social isolation can increase your risk of premature death by <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW68117023 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">26%<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"> and<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW68117023 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">29%<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"> respectively<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\">. M<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\">ore broadly speaking<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"> a lack of social connection can increase your risk of premature death as much as <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW68117023 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">smoking<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"> 15 cigarettes per day.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"> Each of the activities discussed below can be done<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"> on your own or<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"> in groups<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\">I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\">f you would like to add more <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW68117023 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/continuing-education\/certified\/november-2024\/8743\/addressing-social-isolation-and-loneliness-a-guide-for-health-coaches-and-exercise-professionals\/?srsltid=AfmBOoq_pqVITbCCOdt07xs2j8EcK4wh1xq5dIR-dx9YRtrGpP3bEYLr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">positive social connections<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"> your life<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\">find a group on social media<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"> to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW68117023 BCX8\">share in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"> the experience with others while working to improve your health and wellness.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\">here are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\">plenty of<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\">ways to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\">get outside<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"> get moving<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"> and to get connected with others<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"> to maximize the synergistic benefits <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\">of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\">these <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\">unique experiences<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\">Let\u2019s take a look at a few.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\">Walking<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">Perhaps the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"> most accessible form of outdoor physical activity, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW4661735 BCX8\">walking<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"> should not be overlooked in terms of its ability to improve health and build social connections. Walking briskly (2.5 miles per hour or faster) is a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">form of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">moderate-intensity physical activity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"> which when performed consistently can be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">a great way<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"> to help meet<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"> the<\/span> <\/span><em><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW4661735 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/odphp.health.gov\/our-work\/nutrition-physical-activity\/physical-activity-guidelines\/current-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Physical Activity Guidelines<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"> for Americans<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">Unlike when walking on a treadmill, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">you may not always know how fast you are moving <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">when walking outdoors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">, which is why <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">a good idea<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"> to use the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW4661735 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/certifiednewsarticle\/888\/ace-sponsored-research-validating-the-talk-test-as-a-measure-of-exercise-intensity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">talk test<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">determine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"> if you are working at a moderate intensity. If you can talk comfortably but not sing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"> you are working at a moderate intensity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">. I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"> you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"> cannot say more than a few words without pausing for a breath<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"> you are working at a vigorous intensity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"> and may need to slow down<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\">Hiking<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\">, Rucking and Trail Running<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\">Hiking is an <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW35638542 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6993091\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">accessibl<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">e outdoor activity<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"> that requires limited equipment and skills. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\">Hiking involves<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"> walking a substanti<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\">al<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW35638542 BCX8\">distance in the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"> outdoors, often over natural terrain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"> while navigating obstacles such as tree roots and rocks. This contact with natural elements can help to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\">restore mental and <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW35638542 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s12144-023-05112-z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">emotional health<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"> including improved mood and optimism<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"> while also mitigating stress, anxiety and <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW35638542 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/everyone\/blog\/7736\/benefits-of-hiking-physical-mental-and-beyond\/?srsltid=AfmBOoo9-hxZrxNM_WhEM0IGdC-KMtCzzF48nKmi7KG4RitifKJeKCEE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">negative rumination<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\">The intensity of hiking can be adjusted <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\">by <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\">modifying<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\"> the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\"> pace, distance, changes in elevation, terrain type and the overall technical difficulty of the route. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\">he barriers to getting started are minimal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\">, though proper footwear is essential<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">To <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">further <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">increase the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">challenge of hiking<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"> try <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW227563075 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/continuing-education\/certified\/may-2023\/8319\/the-surprising-benefits-of-rucking-and-why-your-clients-might-love-it\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqH2sH89Lsp3DJ58BfYX86vONvQUD_ERohZ8f6KeP6_XZN_vy0o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">ucking<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"> which i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">nvolves walking while carrying a load<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">Traditionally<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"> a backpack is used to add weight <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">to your body, but this can also be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">accomplished<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"> by using a weighted vest<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">Some options <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">for adding weight to your backpack <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">include <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">using<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"> filled water bottles,<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW227563075 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/hyperwear.com\/collections\/workout-sandbags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">sand<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">bags<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"> or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">specialized <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW227563075 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goruck.com\/collections\/ruck-plates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">plates<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"> specifically designed <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">to be used with rucking backpacks. The key is to add<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"> weight to your walk to increase the challenge, but the load <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">you use should <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">be comfortable and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">not compromise your posture <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">while<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"> walking at a challenging pace<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">If your pack is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">too<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"> heavy and you are bending over at the waist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">reduce the load<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW72638225 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/everyone\/blog\/6492\/9-ways-to-make-your-run-more-fun\/?srsltid=AfmBOopXgu7A8bK9iSsc3icT9m5Dfe_VyA-6dMtuLt16iGffNYL4oy-k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW72638225 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Trail running<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\"> is another <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\">great way<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\"> to turn <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\">a traditional run or hike into <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\">a more challenging outdoor experience<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\"> and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\"> add variety <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\">to your physical<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\">activity plan<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\">. C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\">hanges in terrain <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\">increase<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\"> the challenge compared to running or hiking on a flat path<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\"> or treadmill<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\">Before setting out to run on a trail<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\"> it may be helpful to walk the path first to become familiar <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\">with any obstacles or challenges that may be<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\">more difficult to navigate as your speed increases.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\">Cycling<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW187782482 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10546027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW187782482 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Cycling<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">whether<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"> road cycling or mountain biking, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">is another <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">activity that when done consistently can lead to many health benefits.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">Like other forms of outdoor <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">physical activity,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"> cycling can be done as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">exercise <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">or as<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"> a form of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">active transportation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"> and either alone or as part of a group<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">Cycling <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">does <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">present<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">some barriers to getting started<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"> such as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">access to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">safe or<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"> designated riding paths<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"> and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"> having to own and store a cycle<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"> and other gear<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">, but this<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"> is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">nother<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"> great <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">outdoor exercise <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">option<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195366463 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195366463 BCX8\">Group Exercise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195366463 BCX8\"> Classes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195366463 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195366463 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">Many people are familiar with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">the variety of group exercise classes that are offered <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">at <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">gyms, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">studios<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\"> and health clubs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">, but may be surprised to know that many of these same classes are offered in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">outdoor settings.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">This allows you to take advantage of the many health benefits of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">being physically active<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\"> as part of a group<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\"> while also <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW29016451 BCX8\">benefitting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\"> from<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW29016451 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/everyone\/blog\/8658\/green-exercise-the-benefits-of-outdoor-exercise-and-how-to-get-started\/?srsltid=AfmBOoo0t1Dw-uOrN0PQaQHYgHPZWMuxpMWEI-r1yOqzucT4GI9cPEwH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW29016451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">green exercise<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">Class<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">es<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\"> commonly offered in outdoor settings include <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">bootcamps, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW29016451 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/continuing-education\/certified\/august-2024\/8682\/the-ace-workout-builder-for-circuit-training\/?srsltid=AfmBOorLE9P9oNrxFSqDvKqZ-VgeSgq6idtYtlUvytXYVNMosPwKA3xC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW29016451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">circuit training<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">cycling, dance, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW29016451 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/getfit\/studies\/YogaStudy2005.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOopLMlOHD7S5D7clUhA4b-l_XKGqIcgImH5FNrogWjCH3buDjPts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW29016451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">yoga<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW29016451 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/pros\/expert-articles\/6361\/high-intensity-interval-training-why-it-works\/?srsltid=AfmBOopjx-8m2WZlH9LAe6kcB_6qYf6SRebbEFgLoKBGFG3hOnoXMNmA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW29016451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">high-intensity interval training<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">, martial arts, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">flexibility<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\"> training<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\"> and sports conditioning.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195366463 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195366463 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195366463 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195366463 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\">Community-based outdoor physical activity is an excellent way to begin or continue your health and wellness journey. <strong>There are many options to get outside and connect both with nature and with others in your community.<\/strong> Take advantage of the synergistic effect of being physically active with others in a natural setting to improve your physical, mental and emotional health.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237745656 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68117023 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172902676 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4661735 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75914883 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35638542 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172348354 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227563075 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72638225 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187782482 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195366463 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195366463 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29016451 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW232475401 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232475401 BCX8\">To learn more about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232475401 BCX8\">the benefits of heading outside, read <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW232475401 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/everyone\/blog\/8658\/green-exercise-the-benefits-of-outdoor-exercise-and-how-to-get-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW232475401 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232475401 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Green Exercise: The Benefits of Outdoor Exercise and How to Get Started<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW232475401 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232475401 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232475401 BCX8\">In that article, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232475401 BCX8\">you\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232475401 BCX8\"> learn about key pieces of research <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232475401 BCX8\">that provide evidence of the far-reaching benefits of exercising outside, in addition to four strategies for adding green exercise to your routine.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a 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