When did people stop playing outside? Isn't it important for physicalactivity tobe fun? Not surprisingly, outdoor activities, such as geocaching, rockclimbing,and bouldering are growing in popularity. Not only are those activitiesenjoyable,they also provide the stimulus necessary to achieve the recommended doseofphysical activity in adults. How toIncrease Physical Activity and Have Fun DoingIt presents the latest research concerning the intensity levelsof these outdooractivities and offers suggestions concerning how health/fitnessprofessionals canencourage other individuals to participate in them.
Among topics covered:
Among topics covered:
- Geocaching
- Bouldering
- Rock climbing
- Are there other benefits to participating in these activities?
- Risk management
- Who is using these already?
- Take home points
