6 important reasons why camping is good for you

Clearly, camping is fun.
It allows us to connect with loved ones and nature, relax, and escape the daily grind. But that’s just the start.
Camping, in fact, helps promote a host of positive health benefits.
So, consider these six points about the importance of camping when planning your next break.

1. Camping helps with problem solving

Sometimes camping and its associated activities present you with challenges.
Often these are challenges that you don’t deal with on a daily basis: How to set up your tent; or how to deal with scenarios where you aren’t armed with all your mod-cons or items of familiarity.
In addition, camping introduces you to new experiences – perhaps an activity you’d always wanted to try but never found time for.
Whatever the case, new challenges and experiences keep your brain healthy, as they force you to think for yourself.

2. Camping is great for children’s education

Following the above point, spending the night in a tent has clear positives for children. This is especially so in the digital age where many kids are more confident navigating their way around a smartphone than they are negotiating the inside of a tent.
Camping introduces children to a whole new world and asks of them an ability to overcome new problems and challenges, particularly if it’s raining.
Having exposure to a different set of challenges not only keeps kids’ brains healthy but leads to increased learning opportunities.
A UK study from the Institute of Education at Plymouth University found an overwhelming majority of parents believed that camping had a positive impact on a child’s education.

3. Camping can help you sleep better

Particular note for insomniacs – there’s another important benefit of camping.
Research from the University of Colorado Boulder found that camping can reset our biological clocks and help those who find it tough to get to sleep and/or wake up in the morning.
It’s all to do with the increased use of artificial light in our daily lives and the fact that camping can help us to adjust to the natural light-dark cycle if we’re given that chance.
Receiving adequate sleep has long been touted by medical professionals as critical to our overall health and wellbeing. Plus, aren’t we or our family members much easier to deal with when not tired and grumpy?!

4. Camping helps increase your vitamin D intake

Camping provides you with the chance to spend more time in the sun…at least in theory! And more time catching those rays means extra vitamin D, which has benefits for you.
While much research exists to say that some advantages remain inconclusive, there appears to be agreement that it does aid bone health. Furthermore, the Medical Journal of Australia states that exposure to sunlight is the main source of vitamin D for Australian residents.
Sun exposure has also been linked to mental health benefits, such as improved moods. However, direct sun exposure should be taken in moderation and adequate protection should always be used to minimise the risk of skin cancer.

5. Camping can lead to increased exercise

If your daily routine entails slaving away in an office or at home with the kids, chances are your opportunities to exercise are limited. The solution? Go camping!
While camping, you will likely explore new surrounds and keep active.
This increased exercise has been well-documented – from the Heart Foundation to the Department of Health – as having myriad physical and mental benefits. These include combatting health problems and disease and improving your mood and energy levels.
This point is not limited to camping. Simply escape the daily grind and hit the great outdoors.

6. Camping could make you happier

That’s right – camping goes a long way to improving your mood. It’s all to do with serotonin, that wonderful chemical our body produces that helps to make us happy.
We’ve already touched on some factors that help the body create serotonin: more sunlight, more oxygen, and increased physical activity. And when you’re camping, you’re likely to tick all these boxes. Happy days!

This blog post courtesy of BIG4. Plan your next camping escape with Coffs Coast Holiday Parks.

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