Did you know that camping and spending time outdoors can actually benefit your health? In fact, there are many health benefits that come with a good camping trip.

Camping brings us back to the basics. It provides an escape from the daily grind. And it allows us to connect with nature and appreciate the simple basic needs of life.

Camping is an escape from the daily rat race. Stress levels can significantly decrease in nature, without all the worries and routines of everyday life.

Leave the huzzle, noise and pollution of the city behind you for a few days. Weekend get-aways are great for people who are tired with their everyday lives and are looking for something out of the ordinary to do.

A balcony garden provides city dwellers with their own green space for relaxation and gardening pleasure. Balcony, terrace and rooftop gardens also add much needed urban plant diversity for insects, including butterflies and bees. With a bit of creativity and planning you can soon have your personal little green oasis.

Balcony gardening, just like any type of landscaping, is best when planned beforehand. Consider the space at hand, the exposure to sun and wind, as well as walls and fences available for hanging baskets and climbing vines. If you lack sunlight, remember light and heat can be reflected from walls and windows.

Combine different container shapes and plant sizes to create depth and dimension. Place taller plants in the back, smaller ones in front. Group plants, but don't overcrowd them.

You can add trellises, a water fountain or hanging baskets between floor containers. Choose light-weight plastic or wooden pots that weigh less than ceramic containers.

Simply start walking, one activity everyone can do without expensive equipment. It is not necessary to get your heart rate up to a certain level to achieve positive results. This is well-documented in a Harvard study, which incidentally triggered the rethinking about fitness.

The study suggests that you don’t have to kill yourself to get fit. Suitable activities are cycling, swimming, cross-country skiing, as well as selective aerobic workouts and weight training. Golfing, gardening, or playing with the kids are great opportunities. To stay active and to do something everyday is the new fitness message.

Many health professionals consider rebounding a very beneficial yet gentle form of exercise.

Rebounding on a mini trampoline is gentle on the joints, making it even a suitable activity for people with arthritis or injuries.

The lymphatic system carries nutrients to the cells and transport waste away. While the blood moves through heart beat, the lymph fluid moves through exercise. Vigorous exercise reportedly increases the lymph flow considerably.

According to Albert E. Carter, pioneer of rebounding, regular rebounding produces the following health benefits: