A study by the University of East Anglia found that exposure to green spaces has wide ranging health benefits that include the reduction of cortisol levels – and rather excitingly – an improvement in self-esteem.

While another study by the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, found that there are a host of mental and physical benefits to be had when you exercise in a natural environment.

Try incorporating outdoor training sessions, such as long walks or runs into your programme to keep stress at bay. Or, take a skipping rope outside for another way to get your heart rate up while taking in some fresh air.

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