Lung Fu Shan Here We Come: Five Minutes Green Exercises

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We all know exercising is good for our bodies and minds– but turns out exercising in nature is even better!

“Green exercise” refers to any activity for physical and mental health undertaken in any green environment. Research conducted by the University of Essex shows that exercising in nature makes us even happier – the greens and views we see outdoors improving our mood and mental states, lowering our blood pressure.

If you think exercising is boring and find yourself lacking the motivation to keep it up– try cultivating your interest in exercising in nature! Green exercise allows us to focus on the cheerful green environment, lessening the fatigue brought by the physical activity, making it easier for us to meet our goals of the day [2].

The natural environment is actually closer and more approachable than you think– everything from the tiny sitting-out area downstairs to the large parks in the city, or even just areas with green elements around do the trick! You don’t need to do a full workout routine there too – studies have suggested that just five minutes of green exercise suffices to improve our mood [3]!

Lung Fu Shan is situated in the city, easily reachable by public transport and boasts different natural views. Why not get inspired by our Lung Fu Shan Workout Guide and try out the running or walking trails? If that’s not for you, we also have workout routines and stretching exercises for you to choose from. Join us and reap the benefits of not only being in nature, but having a fitter, stronger body!

Lung Fu Shan Workout Guide

Online Workout Guide

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You can refer to the following articles if you are interested in learning more:

[1] Pretty, J. M., Griffin, M., Sellens, M., & Pretty, C. J. (2003). Green Exercise: Complementary roles of nature, exercise and diet in physical and emotional well-being and implications for public health policy. CES Occasional Paper 2003-1. The University of Essex.

[2] Gladwell, V. F., Brown, D. K., Wood, C., Sandercock, G. R., & Barton, J. L. (2013). The great outdoors: how a green exercise environment can benefit all. Extreme Physiology & Medicine, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-7648-2-3

[3] Barton, J., & Pretty, J. (2010). What is the Best Dose of Nature and Green Exercise for Improving Mental Health? A Multi-Study Analysis. Environmental Science & Technology, 44(10), 3947–3955. https://doi.org/10.1021/es903183r