Exercising outdoors 'can do miracles'
27/10/2009 A woman who survived breast cancer has been telling people to get exercising outdoors.
Stephanie Atwood, who is now a long distance running coach and a nutritional consultant, has said that "walking is as natural as breathing".
This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which has prompted Ms Atwood to say everyone should be taking part in some sort of exercise to maintain health and wellbeing "breast cancer or no breast cancer".
Ms Atwood, writing on examiner.com, said that exercise on a regular basis can feel effortless and brings a sense of wellbeing and control.
She said: "When you move your body, as a regular part of every day, you will notice an inner peace and satisfaction, reducing stress and creating a
stronger you - mentally and physically."
According to Carl Cotman, a brain expert from the University of California, there has been a growing school of thought among scientists which shows that physical activity at a certain level impacts the brain in a profoundly positive way, reports Science News.
Stephanie Atwood, who is now a long distance running coach and a nutritional consultant, has said that "walking is as natural as breathing".
This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which has prompted Ms Atwood to say everyone should be taking part in some sort of exercise to maintain health and wellbeing "breast cancer or no breast cancer".
Ms Atwood, writing on examiner.com, said that exercise on a regular basis can feel effortless and brings a sense of wellbeing and control.
She said: "When you move your body, as a regular part of every day, you will notice an inner peace and satisfaction, reducing stress and creating a
stronger you - mentally and physically."
According to Carl Cotman, a brain expert from the University of California, there has been a growing school of thought among scientists which shows that physical activity at a certain level impacts the brain in a profoundly positive way, reports Science News.
