One approved outdoor activity consistent across all state lines is walking. Our destinations may be limited, but we still have our neighborhoods and hiking trails at our disposal.
If you have been self-isolated and are not showing any symptoms, you will find that walking outside for 30 minutes will help you feel instantly better. However, if you are showing coronavirus symptoms, please respect everyone’s health and stay indoors; you can still open your windows and receive the benefits of breathing in fresh air.
Here are 5 reasons why walking outside can improve your mental and physical health during the Covid-19 pandemic:
- Body movement, which increases blood flow, has been proven to increase your brain’s energy and creativity while decreasing stress.
- Breathing in fresh air can increase your serotonin levels, helping you feel happier and more optimistic.
- Walking allows you to maintain, and even increase, your muscles’ strength and endurance.
- Walking can help you stave off weight gain from all the snacks we’ve been enjoying.
- Fresh air can boost your immune system (important during this pandemic!).
Does your self-care routine include retail therapy? Why not check out these FootJoy Flex XP Spikeless golf shoes? They’re perfect for walking both 9 holes and 9 blocks around your neighborhood. You won’t have to worry about wearing down your spikes during the pandemic, and you will have your new sneaker-like golf shoes broken in before your first round of 2020!
Bonus Pro Tip: Have access to a pool or a bike as well? Track all your fitness activities with the Garmin S60 smartwatch, and then use it as a GPS on the golf course. Win-win!