The effects of green exercise on physical and mental wellbeing: A systematic review

I Lahart, P Darcy, C Gidlow, G Calogiuri - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
We aimed to examine the evidence for the proposed additive effect of exercise in the
presence of nature (green exercise) by systematically reviewing studies that investigated the …

A review of the benefits of nature experiences: More than meets the eye

LS Franco, DF Shanahan, RA Fuller - International journal of …, 2017 - mdpi.com
Evidence that experiences of nature can benefit people has accumulated rapidly. Yet
perhaps because of the domination of the visual sense in humans, most research has …

Experiencing nature through immersive virtual environments: Environmental perceptions, physical engagement, and affective responses during a simulated nature …

G Calogiuri, S Litleskare, KA Fagerheim… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
By combining physical activity and exposure to nature, green exercise can provide
additional health benefits compared to physical activity alone. Immersive Virtual …

The role of methodological choices in the effects of experimental exposure to simulated natural landscapes on human health and cognitive performance: A systematic …

MHEM Browning, F Saeidi-Rizi… - Environment and …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
We review the methods and findings of experiments that have examined the effects of
exposure to simulated natural landscapes on human health and cognitive performance …

The empowering variability of affordances of nature: Why do exercisers feel better after performing the same exercise in natural environments than in indoor …

D Araújo, E Brymer, H Brito, R Withagen… - Psychology of Sport and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Objectives Evidence suggests that'green exercise'(defined as physical activity in nature's
environments) provides an important context for health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) …

Nature-based guided imagery as an intervention for state anxiety

J Nguyen, E Brymer - Frontiers in psychology, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Anxiety is a significant mental health issue in modern society and empirical research into
effective interventions to address anxiety has been extensive. Spending time in nature is …

Validity and reliability of inertial measurement units on lower extremity kinematics during running: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Z Zeng, Y Liu, X Hu, M Tang, L Wang - Sports Medicine-Open, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background Inertial measurement units (IMUs) are useful in monitoring running and
alerting running-related injuries in various sports settings. However, the quantitative …

Benefits to performance and well-being of nature-based exercise: A critical systematic review and meta-analysis

HS Brito, EV Carraca, AL Palmeira… - Environmental …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Prior reviews point to the superior benefits of exercising in nature vs in conventional indoor
venues, particularly in terms of well-being. However, physical exercise performance, neither …

Exploring perceptions of how nature recreation benefits mental wellbeing: a qualitative enquiry

E Brymer, J Crabtree, R King - Annals of Leisure Research, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Evidence suggests that experiences in nature enhance mental wellbeing. However, we are
yet to clearly understand the processes through which this occurs. This study employed an …

Effects of immersion in a simulated natural environment on stress reduction and emotional arousal: A systematic review and meta-analysis

H Li, Y Ding, B Zhao, Y Xu, W Wei - Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Although the mental health benefits of exposure to simulated natural
environments are well established by researchers from environmental psychology …