Psychological Benefits of Green Exercise
Research assessing the impact of green exercise and the psychological benefits of green-outdoor and indoor exercise.
Organization
University of Essex School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences
Publication Date
2018
Location
National or Global
Topic
Health
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Camping
Climbing
Equestrian
Fishing
Hiking/Running
Hunting
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Paddling
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
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