ReviewFrontiers in sports and active living2024
Reassessing green exercise research: unveiling methodological gaps and pathways for progress.
Review in Frontiers in sports and active living, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Nature-based and technology-assisted exercise for cognitive and mobility outcomes in older adults: a systematic review of randomized trials.BMC geriatrics · 2026Pooled it
- Association of Park Size, Access and Neighbourhood Walkability with Physical Activity and Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Move in nature, get strong with smart sports: physical activity habits and health-related psychological factors among adults exercising in green and smart sports environments.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Effects of forest bathing versus indoor gym exercise on exercise-related boredom: a randomized crossover trial with repeated measures.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring a Mediation Model of Nature Exposure and Quality of Life: The Roles of Nature-Based and Overall Physical Activity.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Recommendations for Physical Exercise as a Strategy to Reduce Problematic Use of the Internet and Digital Devices: A Perspective.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
The present review critically assesses the nexus between physical activity, nature exposure and health benefits by analysing environmental measures in green exercise research. A Cochrane-inspired review of systematic studies exposes methodological gaps, emphasising the scarcity of long-term research and the lack of rigorous designed studies. It calls for more robust, varied research designs and improved environmental metrics. The findings advocate for longitudinal research to better comprehend the mental and physical health benefits of exposure to nature. Embracing an ecological-dynamic perspective is recommended to advance our understanding of the intricate connections between activity, environment, and well-being.
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