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Home > Take Me Fishing Blog > October 2020 > How Outdoor Hobbies Can Support Healthy Lifestyles
A nourishing diet, physical activity, and plenty of rest are the cornerstones of healthy lifestyles and can add years to your life when sustained over the long-term. When you apply these concepts to practice, it’s considered “living a healthy lifestyle” and you’ll start to see exponential benefits crossover into all areas of your life.
In this article, we’re going to consider how outdoor recreational activities such as boating and fishing can support healthy lifestyles.
Most people relate the idea of physical activity to traditional exercise, torturous workouts, or those fad fitness programs promising a ripped body with purchase of their DVD. It’s human nature to want to avoid anything we associate with a negative experience which can discourage us from the act altogether.
The secret is to shift the way you think about physical activity to the notion of simply moving your body. It doesn’t have to be considered “exercise” to achieve the same benefits for your mind and body.
If you love the outdoors, there are countless activities that will enable you to experience the health benefits of nature while also moving your body. Sustainable healthy lifestyles start with taking something you enjoy and building it into your routine in a healthy and balanced way.
Take inventory of your favorite hobbies and identify opportunities to move your body more—you’ll find it easier to check off those exercise boxes that seemed daunting before. Remember, the key to living a healthy lifestyle is making it enjoyable and therefore, sustainable.
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Alycia Downs is a freelance content creator and avid sportsman who contributes to numerous publications promoting tourism, fishing, and outdoors. Alycia is a member of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association and is actively involved with conservation and fishing non-profit organizations. Visit her personal blog at tideandtale.com or on Instagram @tideandtale.
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