The benefits of green exercise were analysed in the field, involving 263 participants engaging in different types of outdoor activities (walking, cycling, fishing, nature conservation, woodland activities, horse-riding and boating) at 10 locations in the UK.
Participants were found to be significantly less angry, depressed, confused and tense after engaging in the activities and all their self-esteem levels significantly improved. These improvements were not affected by the type, intensity, or duration of the green exercise activity, indicating the potential for a wider health and well-being dividend from many types of green exercise. |
