Almost all of us have been awestruck by nature at one time or another. Whether it's running at sunset on a sandy white beach, walking alongside a cool trickling stream, watching sunset over a mountain ridge, or even hearing the wind blow through the trees in the morning, being outdoors and aware of the world's beauty can make you feel energized and alive. Recently, much research has focused on the so-called "nature connection," and how it affects our health, outlook and overall life.

Live in a city with no green space nearby? No worries! Other studies by researchers have found that joggers who exercise in a natural green setting with trees, foliage and landscape views, feel more restored, and less anxious, angry and depressed than those runners who burn the same amount of calories in gyms or other urban settings. So even if you have to drive a few miles to find a little green, it's worth it!

Whichever way you choose to exercise outside, there are numerous benefits:
No membership fees. The outdoors belongs to all of us. You don't need any special equipment €" the outdoors is available wherever you are, just outside your door. Just put on your nike running shoes and head out for a run.

The air is cleaner. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that indoor air is more than twice as polluted as outdoor air. This is motivation enough to slip on your nike basketball shoes and head for the nearest court with your buddies.

A free daily dose of D. Scientists recommend outdoor exercise as a way to get your vitamin D through sunlight. This is especially important if you are overweight €" a recent study found that people who are overweight are almost twice as likely to be deficient in vitamin D. Its football season so put on your nike football shoes and score a goal.

Exercise for your mind. When you exercise outdoors, your mind becomes aware of the changing terrain. Whether you use the hills, the sand on a beach, or a winding path, your mind has to focus differently than it would on a flat gym floor.

It's not boring. Most people don't go to gym because of the repetitive nature, closed spaces and steroid junkies. With outdoor, you are the king. One day you can kick the ball in your Nike football shoes and the next day goes for a run in your trendy and affordable nike running shoes in the great outdoors.

Now isn't that motivation enough for you and others in your circle to lead an active and healthy life? Once you hit the exercise trail as we all know it becomes an addiction. And partnering you in this exercise is the range of sports shoes by world famous Nike brand.