Fitness experts consider that it’s simply in our genes: physical activity combinedwithsurroundings that are relaxing on theeye result inus restoring the “factory settings” of our ancestors, thus providing us with a unique opportunity to rediscoverwhat our bodies are really capable of doing. Every activity becomes more efficient – and that’s not only for the body, but also for the mind: both top athletes and excellent exercise practitioners will testify that it is this linkbetween the brain and muscles that helps us maintain top form. Let’s take, forexample, thetreadmill: themonotone tempoandfleeting glances at the monitor showing calories burned (or, worse still, a screen showing TV programming) lead to us experiencing this basic activity as torture, while jogging through a forest on an uneven trail “works” on the principle of our adventurous spirit. The essence lies in concentratedoxygen, andthe importance of fresh air and the benefits it provides compared toexercisingand spending time indoors. Thenthere’salsothegenerallyaccepted optimistic principle of chromotherapy: according to this branch of alternative medicine, applied exposure to certain colours can have therapeutic effects. Chromotherapy views colour as a powerful tool for improving mood and establishing mental and physical equilibrium, thus improving quality of life. Nature is dominated by the colour green, which provides a sense of serenityand innerbalancewhile relieving stress... Greenhas a pronounced positive impact on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.Thiswill ensure that every cell of your body is supplied with sufficient levels of oxygen. Even in the season of cold days, every cell of the body will be suppliedwitha sufficient amount of oxygen. All you need is to dress appropriately. We advise that you researchdeepbreathingexercisesbased onyogaprinciples that balancebody and spirit – and that bring our vitality to its full expression. And you don’t have to be in the midst of zen greenery to feel your own fitness nature evolving – it can even be beneficial to enjoy outdoor training inacity.Accordingtoastudy conducted by the University of Copenhagen, sportingactivitypractised outdoorsandinurbansettings iscrucial to the ‘holy trinity’ of wellness: reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases; relieving thebodyof stress; and providing a long-term boost to the immune system. In truth, however, thepollutedair of denselypopulated urban areas is incomparable to a mountain breeze. But the essence of training outdoors in constantly changing conditions is that it activates ourmuscles inaway that gymmachines never could. And be sure topackyour clothes for training when you head out on your travels: oneof themost attractiveways toget acquaintedwithdifferent surroundings is to follow the fitness routes of a city’s residents. 76 | Fitnes » Fitness LajfstAj l / L i festyle Ou tdoor t r a i n i ng Fitness, oxygen, nature Avoid stuffy (or, worse still, oppressively airconditioned) gyms and train your body in the most effective way, in nature Priroda daje spokoj, unutrašnju ravnotežu i oslobađa od stresa Nature provides a sense of serenity and inner balance while relieving stress Foto: Depositphotos
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