Institute of Sports Science, University of the Bundeswehr Munich, 85579 Neubiberg, Germany.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2024 Nov 7;21(11):1483. doi: 10.3390/ijerph21111483.
Urban green exercise offers substantial physical and mental health benefits, especially in urban environments with limited natural access. This study analyzes the demand for urban year-round green exercise under various meteorological conditions. Using a primary empirical research design, data were collected from 408 active participants in Germany through an online survey. The survey consisted of one questionnaire, with multiple sections including demographics, green exercise, year-round green exercise, and nature-relatedness. Spearman rank correlations and Pearson's correlation were conducted for data analysis, and linear regressions calculated differences between groups. The results indicate a high demand for green exercise, with most participants engaging in endurance-based sports in urban green spaces at least once a week, regardless of weather conditions. However, adverse weather, such as precipitation and extreme cold, significantly reduces the likelihood of green exercise. Furthermore, the study identifies a positive correlation between participants' connection to nature and their likelihood of engaging in green exercise under different weather conditions. The findings suggest that urban year-round green exercise could be a viable public health intervention, accessible to a broad demographic, with the potential to improve overall well-being. However, further research is needed to explore the barriers to green exercise in adverse weather and to develop strategies to promote year-round green exercise.
城市绿色运动提供了大量的身心健康益处，特别是在自然环境有限的城市环境中。本研究分析了在各种气象条件下对城市全年绿色运动的需求。本研究采用初步实证研究设计，通过在线调查从德国的 408 名活跃参与者那里收集了数据。该调查由一个问卷组成，分为多个部分，包括人口统计学、绿色运动、全年绿色运动和与自然相关的内容。进行了 Spearman 秩相关和 Pearson 相关分析，并计算了组间差异的线性回归。结果表明，绿色运动的需求很高，大多数参与者无论天气如何，每周至少在城市绿地进行一次基于耐力的运动。然而，不利的天气，如降水和极端寒冷，会显著降低绿色运动的可能性。此外，研究还发现，参与者与自然的联系与他们在不同天气条件下进行绿色运动的可能性之间存在正相关。研究结果表明，城市全年绿色运动可能是一种可行的公共卫生干预措施，适合广泛的人群，有可能提高整体幸福感。然而，需要进一步研究以探索在不利天气下进行绿色运动的障碍，并制定促进全年绿色运动的策略。
