Strength training can be a brilliant activity to turn to when we’re stressed for a two reasons. The first is physical – it feels good to get stronger and we’re flooded with endorphins when we move. Strength training also allows us to get rid of nervous energy, which means that you’re less likely to feel frenetic afterwards. The second is mental.

BACP-accredited counsellor, Naomi Milton, says that “building muscle is about more than just the physical sensation. For women, it is an empowering experience to feel their strength grow. It can change the narrative around female weakness. You don’t need to ask a man to lift something if you are strong enough to do it yourself.”

She recommends “any kind of lift” if you want to quiet the mind. “It can be mindful as you have to master the technique, but really, it’s the feeling of strength in the body that can translate to the mind. I really think there is a huge power in going to the weights area of the gym and smashing out the perfect deadlift!”

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