Spring into a gym-free workout

Ahhhh, spring has finally sprung. In my part of the world, that means 45 to 55 degree temps will be the norm for at least the next few weeks or two, steadily climbing into even higher digits thereafter. This makes an outdoor workout a much more viable option than it was this time last month. That's good news for your health; both in terms of your physical and mental wellness.

A University of Buffalo study revealed that men with the highest level of fitness are three times less likely to die of cancer than men who are inactive. Researchers posit that regular exercise has a disarming effect on free radicals, which can damage DNA and potentially cause cancer.

And ...

British researchers discovered that people who exercise outdoors reported an 82 percent reduction in their depression, whereas people who exercised indoors reported only a 45 percent reduction after their workouts.

The combined results of these studies (not to mention the voluminous amount of additional research that shows a definitive link between exercise and good physical and mental health), create a very clear road map to health and wellness. So, it's time to get outside and start following it!!