The Aim

The overall goal of the Blue Gym project was to find evidence that allows the public to understand how natural water environments can promote and improve human health.

By finding the evidence that water based environments have such a positive impact, the researchers can inspire those who want to improve their health to enjoy natural water environments.

The researchers

Along with the core team, there are a number of PhD students and other research staff involved with Blue Gym research. The Blue Gym team is made up of researchers from a variety of fields, and from a range of institutions.

History of the Blue Gym project

The Blue Gym project had the purpose of discovering how natural water based environments such as rivers and lakes can be used to improve human health and lifestyle. The majority of this research was analysed at the European Centre for Environment and Human Health.

Research

To understand the benefits that humans could have by being exposed to natural water environments, many different types of studies and experiments were carried out. The researchers involved worked on field based studies, in laboratories and used previous research carried out that was related to the project.

Engagement

The project had to purpose to improve the lifestyle of the general public, to do this the Blue Gym would often work closely with business, families, communities and health professionals in order to gain necessary feedback.

The researchers

Along with the core team, there are a number of PhD students and other research staff involved with Blue Gym research. The Blue Gym team is made up of researchers from a variety of fields, and from a range of institutions.,/

By gaining the views of those who the research may affect, the studies can be adapted to become more efficient and relevant to the intended final outcome.

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