Holidays are for many Poles a moment that they are waiting for all year round. However, not everyone plans to leave at this time. According to Multisport's research, every third of us do not intend to leave their place of residence during this year's holidays. Among those who decide on vacation, the most popular choice is rest in the country – 51 percent declare it. respondents, while 28 percent He plans to go abroad.
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Most often, vacation lasts from 8 to 14 days, which indicates 44 percent. respondents, and a week of free declares 34 percent. Only every tenth Pole allows himself for a longer, three -week rest. The national directions are dominated by: the Baltic Sea, elected by 48 percent, mountains (36 %) and Masuria (18 %).
Active rest instead of laziness
Poles are increasingly choosing an active way to spend their holidays. The most popular forms are Walks (63 percent), visiting cities and monuments (43 percent) and cycling (33 percent). Among seasonal activities, swimming in natural water reservoirs (31 %), mountain trips and trekking (19 %), canoeing or SUP (11 %) and fitness in the open air (7 percent) reigns. Multisport users are happy to use outdoor pools, Wake parks, padla games or rope parks in the summer.
Experts emphasize that such activity is of great importance for mental health. -Taking into account traffic in away plans, we just care about our mental health-says Mateusz Majchrzak, cognitive-behavioral therapist, expert in the Multisport program.
– Already Daily walks, during which we take a minimum of 7,000 steps, affect the lower risk of depression. When leaving the whole family, it is worth remembering that children learn mainly by observation – having physically active parents, there is a greater chance that they will also be active. Trying new disciplines together is also strengthening bonds, and these types of memories will probably stay with us forever – adds the expert.
Rest not only on vacation
Poles belong to the most busy nations in the European Union – we work on average 38.9 hours a week. Short, two -week vacation is not always enough for full regeneration, which is why everyday forms of rest are becoming more and more important. – Vacation can work wonders for our mental condition – if we remember about regular movement, sleep and avoid stimulants – says Mateusz Majchrzak.
– NGOs is equally important – otherwise, otherwise, The energy debt taken every day will turn out to be so large that the holidays are not enough. I observe such a pattern in my patients: stressful and aggravating the period in my life, giving up movement, passion or other pleasures, and when the holidays come, they are not able to enjoy them, relax, recharge the batteries for the next months – notes the expert.
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We associate rest primarily with trips and a change in the surroundings (58 percent of indications), but the time with loved ones (53 percent) is equally important, giving up a hobby (48 percent) or relaxation in the garden or on the plot (47 percent). As much as 60 percent Poles believe that physical activity is an effective way to rest.
Active vacation and return to work
Regular movement causes an increase in β-endorphin, a natural substance with a morphine-like effect, which translates into a feeling of euphoria. The BDNF level – protein responsible for the development and regeneration of neurons, also increases, which positively affects the plasticity of the brain, learning and memory processes. – In short: Physical activity cultivated on a daily basis makes us feel better and think more efficiently. However, be careful about choosing the intensity of training for our well -being. Too intense can additionally exhaust us and increase the level of stress even more – explains the expert.
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Multisport studies show that as much as 93 percent Users believe that actively spent vacation has a positive effect on dealing with responsibilities after returning to work. The most frequently indicated benefits are better mood (74 percent) and more energy to perform professional duties (61 percent).
Physical activity affects the quality of sleep
The impact of physical activity on sleep quality is also significant. Poland is at the forefront of countries with the highest frequency of sleep disorders. – Whether we move regularly also affects how we sleep and Poland is at the forefront of rankings in terms of frequency of sleep disorders. Of course, when we sleep badly or too short, we want to practice less. Everyone who had a crying newborn at night knows this or worked in a shift system. On the other hand, the movement properly selected to the time of day, the degree of regeneration, energy supply – improves, deepens our dream – emphasizes Mateusz Majchrzak.
We usually undertake physical activity in the summer, when good weather and longer days. Motivation is the desire to take care of health, improvement, better sleep and mood. Every fourth respondent believes that it is summer that is the best time to try new sports. When to start if not now?
