Have you ever heard of 'Blue Space' and its effects on you?

We have often talked about the benefits of being outside for a healthy mind and body and achieving the balance between high intensity and lower impact exercise.  On those essential recovery days that your body requires to rest and repair from more intense activities, why not benefit from so called 'blue space'.

Much like the benefits of being amongst 'green space', 'blue space' (including seas, rivers, lakes and larger ponds) is said to have a great impact on our health and wellbeing.  A great deal of this comes from something called "Negatively charged ions" (don't be fooled by the term negative as they are quite the opposite in this case). These atoms or molecules are charged particles in the air that are tasteless, odourless and invisible and are thought to help relieve tension and stress.

Anyone who has taken a long walk (or even sat and read a book) along the seafront or around a beautiful lake or waterfall knows the calming and de-stressing effect it can have on you and a more relaxed body and mind will be better prepared to endure those more strenuous exercise sessions that really push you to your limits!

Try it and make a mental note of how you feel and even sleep afterwards!

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