Get Outside and Get Active!

Posted: 6/1/2026

Elevation Health Celebrates Great Outdoors Month 
 

This month, Elevation Health is recognizing and honoring Great Outdoors Month, a nationwide celebration that encourages people to get outside, explore nature, and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of the outdoors.
 
As the summer begins in full swing, fitness routines have a natural opportunity to evolve beyond the walls of a gym. Outdoor fitness offers more than just a change of scenery, it delivers measurable benefits for both physical and mental wellbeing and a perfect opportunity to recharge your body and mind. 

A study by the National Institute of Health shows that exposure to natural light and warmer temperatures can positively impact mood and increase serotonin levels. As the days get longer and the sun shines brighter, it's like a natural boost for our well-being!

Outdoor fitness opportunities can help:

• Expand access to fitness and wellness programs – Outdoor activities can allow you to accommodate more people and offer unique and fun class formats and offerings. 
• Create a healthier environment - Exercising outdoors gives you a natural boost in vitamin D levels, an essential nutrient that supports bone health, immune function and regulates your mood. Just 15 to 20 minutes in the sun a few times a week can make a big difference, especially for those who spend most of their time indoors.
• Grow without a huge budget – An outdoor fitness and wellness environment can be a portion of what indoor options cost. A well-designed outdoor environment expands your offerings without adding square footage or taking on a substantial renovation.
• Reimagine unused spaces – Communities with unused or under-used open spaces where landscaping or even parking lots once resided have found opportunity in creating outdoor spaces for all types of fitness and wellness activities.

Ready to think outside the building? From fitness scavenger hunts to community 5Ks and nature hikes to outdoor yoga, Elevation Health develops and manages a wide variety of fitness and wellness programs offering your community, company or facility members a fun way to get moving in the great outdoors.

Our expertise in building engagement strategies and fitness and wellness wellness programs for any and all interests can help foster and grow retention, referrals, and profitability for your organization.