SPECIAL SECTION: HEALTH & FITNESS
FUN IN the sun
Discover tech gadgets to encourage you to spend more time in the great outdoors and make the most of your experiences.
BY MARC SALTZMAN
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eing outdoors isn’ t just enjoyable; it’ s good for you. According to recent research from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, spending time in green spaces has been linked with myriad physical and mental health benefits, including lower mortality, better sleep, lower blood pressure, reduced risk of chronic disease and improved outcomes in children.
While Australia is renowned for its outdoor culture, Australians have been spending less time outdoors in recent years and more time in front of screens – and this trend is growing.
High-tech gadgetry and back-to-nature outdoor fun may sound like opposites, but the two aren’ t as mutually exclusive as you might think. In fact, bringing the right tech with you can enhance your outdoor exercise routine, as well as time spent at a beach house, campground, caravan park, backyard or just about any outdoor area you find yourself in. >
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Ideal for outdoor adventurers and fitness fiends, smartwatches like the Apple Watch SE 44M( Item 202187) offer many handy features, such as activity tracking, health information and turn-by-turn directions. Some allow you to see texts, answer calls and wirelessly stream music to earbuds, even without a nearby smartphone. Of course, you can also change watch faces to suit your tastes – or outfit of the day.
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