In other words, fitness in all forms is a vital way of improving our wellbeing and reducing loneliness. If you hate the idea of jogging with other people, going for a solo run through your local green space is still going to give you a massive physical and psychological boost. If you know you should be doing more strength training but find the gym boring or intimidating, rest easy in the knowledge that a studio class will boost your social and physical health.

At the end of the day, fitness is about so much more than boosting your cardio capacity or physical strength. It builds resilience, problem-solving, a sense of adventure and the ability to stay calm. And by the looks of this report, it can also help to mitigate the negative impacts of living in an increasingly isolating society.

Gen Z is using walks and fitness classes to combat loneliness – here’s what we could all learn from the social fitness revolution