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Here is a whole list of reasons you need to go for a 30-minute walk outside in nature today:

 Increases Attention and Decision Making Skills

You’ll be 50% More Creative : A study done in 2012 revealed that a group of backpackers were 50% more creative after they spent four days walking on a hiking trail.

You’ll Soak Up More Vitamin D : If we spend more time outdoors, we are more likely to get the levels of Vitamin D we need for cell growth, bone strength, the reduction of inflammation, and staving off depression.

Boosts Memory : Moderate exercise like walking practiced daily over a period of six months has been shown to change certain areas of the brain, making your memory sharper and clearer than before you started the practice.

Improves Sleep : Got sleep problems? A 20-minute walk can increase serotonin and other hormones which help to regulate sleep cycles and help you fall asleep and stay asleep at night.

Cuts Your Risk of Alzheimer’s in Half : Gardening or dancing will do the trick too, but taking daily walks will cut your risk of Alzheimer’s in half.

Boosts Your Immune System : A study found that walking just 20 minutes a day can cut your chances of catching a cold or flu during “sick” season by 43%. If you do get sick, it will cut the length and severity of your illness considerably. 

Reduces the Incidence of Colon Cancer by 40% : Walking a mile a day, something that can easily be done at a moderate pace in about 30-40 minutes can cut your chances of getting colorectal cancer in half. This is likely because walking also stimulates digestion.

Keeps Your Weight Healthy : Adding just 30 minutes of brisk walking a day can burn up to 150 extra calories.

Reduces the Tendency to Dwell on Negative Aspects of Life : Walking with someone we love can also allow us time to build our personal relationships while getting al the benefits of a clear-mind and open heart that come with being in nature and getting moderate exercise.

Reduces Back Pain : Walking releases endorphins which are our body’s own natural painkillers. It also keeps our body more functional so that we experience less low back pain, which is often due to prolonged sitting, or a sedentary lifestyle.

Alleviates Depression : An Australian study found that regular walking alone can reduce depression, and doing in nature ups the ante even more.

Increases Joint Health : Walking can help restore joint health. When we walk, nutrient dense blood is circulated into the cartilage which acts like a sponge to soak it up.

Works Your Arms, Core, and Shoulder Muscles, Not Just Legs : We all know that walking works our legs, glutes, ankles, and feet, but were you aware that you also use your core to support an upright position, your shoulder muscles, and your arms? Maintaining a good walking posture can be a full-body workout.

Alleviates Risk of Cardiovascular Disease by 60% : Exercise of any kind lowers your risk of heart disease by 60%. Walking just happens to be one of the easiest types of exercise to do every day.

Reduces Fatigue : If you are exhausted you may not want to go for a walk, but research suggests that, aside from getting more sleep, you can reduce your fatigue by 65% just by ding exactly that.

Here’s What 30 Minutes of Nature Walking Daily Does for You
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