Theme parks are a great way to spend a fun day out but did you know that there are health benefits to spending a day at a theme park? Yes, that’s right, theme parks can contribute to your health as well as being a fun experience. So here are a list of the health benefits attending a theme park can offer:
- On average, a day at a theme park can rack up your step count to an average of around 10 to 12,000 steps for a medium sized theme park (around 100 hectares or 1,000,000 Sq. metres).
- Your body actually burns off calories while you are riding the rides through the rush and excitement of being on the rides.
- It helps to improve your mood – I mean, who doesn’t have fun at a theme park?
- Provides adrenaline and endorphin rushes, which is great for feeling good in yourself.
- It can improve your blood circulation and heart strength.
- It can help you to overcome fears.
- It has a good social element to it and can strengthen bonds between family and friends.
- It relieves stress.
- Being on fast roller coasters can provoke a muscle response which in turn helps with toning.
As you can see, theme parks can have beneficial effects towards your overall wellbeing, so have a think about going to a theme park for the next day out you are planning.
