Higher likelihood to repeat the activity at a later date - Advertisement - These results aren't surprising to CEO and Founder of Moms on the Run Karissa Johnson, a structured fitness program for women of all ages. She said there are basic evidence-based health benefits of nature contact, including reduced stress, lower blood pressure, improved mental health and higher life satisfaction, among others. "Add in the benefits of exercise, and being physically active outdoors offers so many positives," said Johnson. "Finding an exercise activity to do outside can really make a big difference in how...