Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of 12 weeks walking exercise in forest on the concentrations of β-endorphin and norepinephrine. Walking in forest was executed three times per week for 12 weeks. A total of 30 female participants (mean age of 30-35 years) participated in this study. To analyse collected data, paired t-test was performed using SPSS. The outcomes are stated as the mean and standard deviation. The significance level was set at p .05. In results, the concentrations of β-endorphin and norepinephrine were significantly increased after walking exercise in forest. In conclusions, walking exercise in forest may help to improve the concentrations of β-endorphin and norepinephrine and it may lead to increase the physical health.
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