Reduced
outdoor activities are being credited for issues related to physical and mental
health. A secluded, sedentary lifestyle with the influence of social media and
hooking to mobile phones has made many sit at home without venturing out, being
detrimental to physical and mental health. Gone are the days when people used
to actively participate in social activities and go out to meet families and
friends.
Though
many have indulged in activities like walking and going to the gym post-COVID
and also due to the effect of online platforms/ YouTube videos, zeal needs to
be added where individuals are restraining themselves from actively
participating in outdoor activities.
Busy
work schedules and stress have made many turn to sedentary lifestyles, as the
body doesn’t permit them after a certain point of time. The result is
deteriorating physical and mental health. The consequences of not participating
in outdoor activities are so significant that children are taking a cue from
their parents and shying away from these activities.
Benefits
Outdoor
activities can take many forms depending on when one participates in them.
Camping, biking, swimming, exercises, photography, bird watching, and much more
are included in the offing. While participating in these activities, one can
socialize with others, and mingling creates a stress-free mind away from the
daily hustle and bustle of traveling and strict work schedules. These
recreational leisure activities benefit the body, mind, etc. It may or may not
be necessary to take part in activities stringently. However, daily walking,
exercises, optional activities like visiting a desirable place, etc, can be
pondered upon.
Research
shows that stepping outside to get fresh air brings in the much-required relief
for mental and physical health. Advice from a specialist in certain outdoor
activities will help in the long run. However, one has to ensure that only a
few outdoor activities will bring health challenges and not be carried away by
following online influencers. A stressed-out life has its own challenges, and
participating in social functions and outdoor activities will be a boon for
many.
