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Nature-Based Exercise
Nature-based exercise is activity in natural settings linked to better mood and lower perceived exertion than indoor work at the same intensity. Short outdoor bouts support stress recovery.
Nature-based exercise is physical activity in parks, forests, or coastlines—associated with better mood and lower perceived exertion than indoor equivalents at the same intensity. Even short bouts count toward stress recovery stacks.
Pair with morning sunlight for circadian support.
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How much green exercise per week?
Research benefits appear with as little as 120 minutes weekly in nature, split into short sessions. Consistency beats rare epic outings.
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