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"\n\tAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\t\n\n You know those days when your 20 minutes on the treadmill feels more like two hours? It turns out there might be a real reason for that\u2014and it shows that there's a strong argument for getting out of the gym and into nature. \n\nResearchers at University of Essex in England studied college-age men as they pedaled on a stationary bike while watching a video that simulated riding in nature. The scientists switched between different colored filters\u2014green, black, red and white\u2014in five-minute intervals. The results? The guys felt happier and less wiped while watching through the green filter and angrier during the red filter. The results back up the common understanding that shorter-wavelength colors like green and blue evoke a calmer feeling than colors with longer wavelengths. But it doesn't explain whether or not it was the color or the scenery that made the participants feel better.Our takeaway: While the green filter aspect is cool, you might look a little...off if you roll up to the gym in green glasses. But you can surround yourself with greenery and get the same effect. This study proves that where\u2014and how\u2014you work out really does matter. So, lace up your sneakers and take your run outside for a few days if you normally exercise indoors. See if it makes you feel better and adjust your workouts accordingly. Tell us: Do you prefer exercising indoors or out?Get more Meagan on Facebook and Twitter."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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