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Swimming
Swimming is an all-round exercise that works every part of your
physical body. At the same time, your mind will feel refreshed from
being submerged in water. Try to do this in the ocean or a natural
lake or river if possible but only if it’s safe enough to swim in.
This will greatly improve your physical fitness, overall health, and
sense of mental wellbeing.
Walking
Walking in the great outdoors is a great way to give your mind a
break and to gently encourage greater levels of physical fitness and
health. Get yourself some decent shoes though, especially if you are
going to walk for long
distances. It is recommended to
start with short distances and
if you want to push yourself,
slowly work up to walking
further and further each day.
Hiking
Consider Hiking as a more advance form of walking and take into
account the same approach as above. Hiking however is done with a
hill or mountain in mind. Remember that if you are going to hike for
lengthy periods of time you are going to want to take a ‘day-pack’
with you that contains food, water, and safety equipment. Many
places that you can hike will have no phone-reception and so always
tell at least one other person where you are going and how long you
intend to be hiking for.
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