• April 27, 2024

Have you ever thought that you could take care of the environment while you exercise? You are in time to do something if environmental issues interest you.

According to a report from The United Nations published in September 2013 human activity is responsible for at least half of the climate change .

Mexico is among the three most polluted countries in the world. World Health Organization (WHO), this is mainly due to the use of vehicles; Air pollution in our country reduces the quality of life of its inhabitants.

Help the planet!

You can take care of the environment while you exercise , in GetQoralHealth we list some of the best exercises you can do outdoors and that will help you lose weight:

1. Run. An investigation published in the Oxford Journal found that there is a direct relationship between the euphoria and perform this activity, who makes it feels happier.

It also serves to control cholesterol and triglycerides since it is one of the most complete cardiovascular activities says the doctor Eva Ferrer Specialist in Sports Medicine.

2. Bicycle. Currently eight thousand people per day use public bicycles to transport themselves, according to statistics from Federal District Government . Do you know all the benefits that this practice can have?

Initially strengthens the muscles of your legs, back and abdomen; produces endorphins, which makes you feel full of energy; It is an anti-stress activity and also does not pollute.

3. Skates. It's a perfect exercise aerobic that requires a perfect balance and maintaining posture, helps you lose weight since if you do 30 minutes you can burn up to 300 calories; If you feel that your knees or hips are very weak, riding skates will help your strengthening.

4. Yoga classes. In the book "50 ways to heal a Yogi" of the doctor Timothy McCall It is mentioned that when you practice it you get more flexibility, stronger muscles, health in the joints and better posture. Doing it outdoors will help you get in touch with nature, which experts always recommend for emotional health.

5. Walk. It is one of the easiest exercises to combat sedentary lifestyle, problems with obesity and diseases such as diabetes. To carry out this activity you do not need a special team and it is easy to convert a simple walk into an exercise session.

We give you some tips: ask someone to accompany you so it will be more entertaining; start little by little, 10 to 20 minutes two or three times a week will be enough; The ideal to have impact results in weight loss is to reach 10 thousand steps a day.

There are different organizations in charge of carrying out actions to help the environment as Greenpeace, but not only do they have the power to help in their hands, if each one of us puts a bit of our part we will help to cause less negative impact. They do not need to be exhaustive activities and they necessarily take away your time. Do it!