One step at a time!

Couldn’t resist this 🙂

Whoo!!!

Living Locally

The other day I needed a study break and decided to boost out a 10km minimum and catch some fresh air.

At first I thought I couldn’t fit it in and the pressure of uni was weighted on my head. But after that session which only took 2 hours out of my day I was immediately re-focused, energized and motivated to kick some study book ass.

So I thought I’d share some of the benefits of getting outside that are easily forgotten in today’s fast paced world…

– Vitamin D: produced by the sun showing that sunlight is our mate when balanced under its harsh rays. It’s recommended by the Heart Foundation that we get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day and when exposed to sunlight our body soaks up the good vitamin D3 which it needs to remain healthy, happy and living. However only 5–30 minutes of sun exposure between 10 AM and 3 PM at least twice a week to the face, arms, legs, or back without sunscreen is necessary to lead to sufficient vitamin D absorption.
Note, the same effect can’t be achieved in a glasshouse or front sun room. The glass blocks the good vitamin D from really getting through.
Also note, that the sun is at its most harsh around midday through to 2pm. So keep out of the sun at those times or slip slop slap!

– Fresh air and exercise – can help lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, and reduce your risk of heart attack. No explanation here. Massive plus not to die!

– Fresh air in the lungs rather than sweaty gym oxygen smells…
The benefit of extra oxygen in your body and particularly on your skin is that oxygen is present throughout our bloodstream so that it has an immediate affect on our largest living organism in our body – our skin. Fresh oxygen has a disinfecting affect on the body and therefore re-regulates the body and allows basic function.

– Need Motivation? Take this as an opportunity to listen to new music, or even old recovered music. Run or walk with a friend or family member to catch up, make a mission out of it. Map out your adventure and try to visit landmarks in your local area of interest. Eg. A park, beach side, a shopping centre or a bush track.

Best part of the session? Feeling more energized, confident and focused and accomplished (not to mention the whopping cal burn if your counting!)