Is exercising outdoors really any better? According to the reports from the American Council on Exercise, the answer is a resounding YES! It basically comes down to such factors as wind resistance and uneven terrain helping you to burn a significant amount of additional calories. Not to mention the plethora of psychological boosts working outside provides such as better mood, increased energy, and less stress. It’s almost as if humans weren’t designed to remain cooped up inside all the time… interesting…
Source: American Council on Exercise 2018.