FITNESS AS THERAPY?
IT’S NOT EXACTLY NEWS THAT getting some endorphins flowing via exercise can be a massive help if you’re struggling with low moods. But what has changed recently is the wealth of gyms and classes working to combine physical and mental health improvement. Different clubs are offering spaces incorporating fitness classes, personal training and gym equipment, with services such as counselling, mindfulness sessions and meditation. When you consider the wealth of scientific evidence connecting a reduction in mental health issues with fitness – for example, one Australian study suggested that just an hour’s exercise a week can help prevent depression – it’s
