LESSON 1# OUTDOOR RECREATION

WHO NEEDS A GYM

MEMBERSHIP
WHEN YOU HAVE
THE OUTDOORS?
• Outdoor exercise has a stronger effect on blood
pressure and mood than indoor exercise.
• Stress is relieved within minutes of exposure to
nature as measured by muscle tension, blood
pressure, and brain activity.
• To put it simply, time spent outside is good for you!
Let’s take a look at a few fun outdoor activities that
can improve your health.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
• Outdoor recreation can overlap with competitive outdoor
activities such as orienteering or ski races.
• It can also be done with other activities such as
environmental education for example hiking to study an old
growth forest.
• Outdoor recreation can also simply be enjoying the peace and
quiet in a non-physical way.
WHAT ARE THE
BENEFITS OF
OUTDOOR
RECREATION?
• OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES BENEFIT PEOPLE
IN A VARIETY OF WAYS.

* MANY ACTIVITIES PROVIDE

A COMBINATION OF
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND
SPIRITUAL BENEFITS.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
•Some of these activities will
help keep you physically fit if
you do them regularly.
 RELAXATION
• The woodlot provides a quiet setting to
escape from everyday pressures and relax
your mind while enjoying an outdoor
activity.
ADVENTURE
•Some of these activities such as
mountain biking can be stimulating,
challenge your limits, and provide fun
and adventure.
NATURE APPRECIATION
•Spending time on the woodlot can
encourage an appreciation of what we
see and a desire to better understand and
care for nature.
PERSONAL ENJOYMENT
• You may appreciate the outdoors for such
pleasures as enjoying the beautiful scenery, or
the sense of discovery in finding interesting
historical or natural features such as wild
flowers.
 FIVE
OUTDOOR
ACTIVITIES
TO
IMPROVE
YOUR
HEALTH
1. CYCLING • Cycling has plenty of
benefits for both the mind
and body.
• To start, it’s a great lower
body workout that works
your quads, hamstrings,
and calves. It’ll also help
you get your cardio in, and
therefore improve your
cardiovascular health.
2. SWIMMING • Swimming isn’t just about enjoying
Boracay’s beautiful beaches, it’s also
a head-to-toe workout!
• Swimming is another great low-
impact exercise, which means it
allows people recovering from injury
to stay fit without straining their
bodies. The water also provides
resistance, which increases muscle
strength and tone as you swim.
Lastly, swimming stretches your
muscles and increases flexibility.
3. HIKING • Hiking can be a peaceful
walk in the park, or a
heart-pounding workout.
• Hiking tones your lower
body, and upper body if
you use poles.
• It’s great cardio to keep
your heart healthy, and
boosts bone density as a
weight-bearing exercise.
 • Seeking some peace and stability,
4. YOGA while enjoying the fresh air?
Outdoor yoga could be for you!
The combination mind-body
workout of yoga pairs perfectly
with the all over health benefits of
time spent outdoors.
• Feel your worries melt away as
you breathe in the fresh air, and
focus on your wellness. Contact
with nature has been found to
lower blood pressure, strengthen
the immune system, help mitigate
disease, and reduce stress levels.
 •
5. PADDLING Lovers of paddling often say
the biggest draw is the peace
and serenity of being on the
water. Research shows that
paddling has benefits to our
physical and mental health.
• Paddling works your upper
body, increasing muscle
strength in the back, arms,
shoulders, and chest. It also
works your core strength, and
leg strength for kayakers.
LESSON 2# BENEFITS AND SEVEN
PRINCIPLES OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES