» Exercise and mental health
LAUREN DRINKWATER
Lauren is a certified advanced personal trainer and group exercise instructor, specialising in ante- and post-natal fitness, mumfitwonder.com
Exercise is good for our bodies. We know this because we're constantly being told of the countless benefits by fitness or health professionals: increased muscle tone, balance, metabolism and stamina, reduced risk of injuries, cardiovascular disease and other chronic illnesses, stronger bones, better ability to carry out everyday tasks, lower blood pressure, a longer life span. The list is long.
But what effect does keeping fit have on our minds and mental health? We know it improves brain and memory function but what is increasingly interesting is the proven research on the reduced feelings of anxiety and depression.
On a personal level, one of the reasons I pursued
