Autumn is here, with wonderful colors and smells! We at Mindworkout love the walks in the fall. The wonderful feeling when you walk on soft pine mats and leaves and feel your body breathing in the high crispy air! Nature is always here for us, a place without boundaries and where time is measured only by the passage of the sun across the sky.
Research shows that the more people spend time in green spaces, the lower their risk of suffering from stress-related illnesses. Being in nature reduces stress levels and stress hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline and noradrenaline, and it also reduces the risk of depression and cardiovascular disease. Studies also show that a walk in nature can increase feelings of joy and curiosity relatively quickly.
(Bowler, et al. 2010; McMahan & Estes, 2015; Capaldi et al. 2015; van den Berg et al. 2015; Egorov et al. 2016; Lee et al. 2017; van den Bosch & Ode Sang, 2017; Hansen et al. 2017; Oh et al. 2017; Putra et al. 2018; Payne & Delphinus, 2018; Vujcic et al. 2019).
MindWalk = Walk + Mental training
By the way, did you know that you can do mental exercise when you go for a walk? Yes, with a guided MindWalk you can do it just fine! These are Mindworkout sessions specifically designed for walking. It's a perfect way to take your mind off things and focus on the walk and enjoy the beautiful fall weather.
Fancy trying a MindWalk? Download the passport here.
Put on your walking shoes and a MindWalk in your headphones!
Swedish Environmental Protection Agency report
We are pleased with the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's report " The value of greenery in cities for people's health and well-being ", which emphasizes the urgency of planning cities based on this research. Here you can you can read the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's report here.
Warmest greetings
Caroline Spännar and Maria Skutberg