Why not take up sport with the arrival of spring?
Feeling stressed? Tired? Irritable? This could be the time to take up sport! Spring is the ideal season to begin a physical activity. Still not convinced? We give you 8 good reasons to do sport outdoors!
Feeling stressed? Tired? Irritable? This could be the time to take up sport! Spring is the ideal season to begin a physical activity. Still not convinced? We give you 8 good reasons to do sport outdoors!
- Phytoncides
You’ll encounter these molecules when exercising outdoors; indeed, phytoncides are molecules released into the air by trees and forests. They reduce stress hormones and lower blood pressure. They play a genuine role in our health. They are even believed to have properties to combat cancer.
- Enjoying nature
Taking part in physical activity outdoors also means you can get some fresh air, admire the nature and environment surrounding you.
- Mild temperatures
The gentle spring temperatures won’t exhaust you; on the contrary, you’ll regain the energy lost during those harsh winter months.
- A nice figure
The extra winter pounds make you feel uncomfortable and you’d like to lose them? Stop dieting and do sport instead! The more you move, the more calories you’ll burn. You’ll naturally lose weight!
- Making savings!
You incur no expenditure when doing sport outdoors: no gym membership, no expensive equipment, just the cost of a sports outfit and suitable shoes!
- Meeting people
When you do sport, you increase your chances of meeting interesting people. You can exchange impressions and advice about your physical activity.
- Pushing your limits
The company of others will also push you to be more competitive and you’ll exceed yourself. Your efforts will be rewarded.
- Regulating your stress
Endorphins are released by the brain when you do sport, particularly during running. This hormone secreted by the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, two glands located in the brain, produces feelings of well-being and reduces angst and anxiety.
It’s time to emerge from winter lethargy to move around and do yourself good: a healthy life in a healthy body! For the more courageous, you can now enter the Paris marathon or the cycling event of the Paris-Roubaix Challenge in April!
