Regular physical activity offers numerous health benefits, including preventing chronic conditions and improving mental health. Exercising in natural settings like parks is more beneficial than indoors, with studies showing short-term positive outcomes. Factors affecting park usage include physical and natural features, as well as accessibility. However, some demographic groups face barriers to using natural spaces due to discrimination and lack of access. Health care professionals can promote outdoor physical activity by prescribing nature contact, modeling the behavior, engaging in community efforts, and supporting the creation and maintenance of parks. This approach could help address the lack of exercise and outdoor time among Americans.
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Exercise in natural settings may provide more benefits than indoor exercise
