Published 12:42 IST, November 5th 2019
Travel: The five health benefits of camping you must know
Travel adventures - Camping is one of those outdoor adventures that may involve a lot of fun. Check out the various health benefits of camping.
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People usually go camping to escape the busyness of the city and are on the lookout for some adventure. Camping offers you a lot of different activities ranging from exploring some new and exciting things and serves as a means to focus on something you really enjoy doing. But that is not it, as there are endless health benefits to camping. A camping trip has a way of making us feel refreshed and rejuvenated while it offers a therapeutic escape from the daily grind of life.
Here are some of the health benefits of camping:
1. Exercise
This is clearly one of the most obvious parts about going out camping, as one would have to spend a lot of time engaging in physical activities. Also, you are more likely to get more exercise done at the campsite than just sitting at home doing nothing. Be it swimming, hiking or simply biking, exercise is something that would come naturally when you are out on a fun adventure.
2. New experiences
Every time you go out camping, you are bound to have a whole different experience which in fact is a very good thing. This is because there are several studies undertaken by the University of Texas and Michigan which claim that new experiences help individuals keep their brains healthy.
3. Meeting new people
While most people enjoy camping alone, if you convince a friend or a family member to join you on the adventure, you will definitely have a completely different experience. This will help you build a healthy and happy relationship. Additionally, you also get to meet a lot of new people who share a similar interest and hobby. Building healthy relationships also has an impact on your mood and health.
4. Healthier food
When people go out camping, they generally tend to indulge in nutritious and healthy meal options. Also, it is very unlikely to find a pizza delivery a phone call away which will give a bigger reason to self cook nutritionally fulfilling meals which could turn out to be a highly nutritious if you have had a day of fishing.
5. Helps cope with stress
Camping can have a positive effect on your body and mind. The time you spend out in nature also helps you cope with stress. And as everyone is aware, stress can negatively impact your health in every possible way. Most of the daily routine activities that people indulge in their everyday lives put a certain level of strain on their minds. And when you are out camping, you put a lot lesser strain on these mental and physical faculties as you are in a different state of mind while at the campsite.
Updated 17:20 IST, November 5th 2019