Women's Fitness

BEAT THE STRESS FACTOR

Whether it’s working from home, missing loved ones or simply juggling the demands of everyday life, few of us have been able to escape feeling stressed over the past few months. In fact, even before the pandemic took hold, 74 per cent of Brits admitted to feeling under pressure, and nearly 18 million working days were lost as a result. Fortunately, exercise is a great way to combat mental tension. Indeed, NHS research shows that working out every day can reduce your risk of stress and anxiety by more than 40 per cent. Of course, we all know how much better we feel after a good run, challenging workout or calming yoga session, but what’s the best type of exercise for reducing your stress levels and could you even be doing too much? Read on to find out the best way to boost those feel-good endorphins…

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