EASY DOES IT

From breathing more effectively to getting morning sunlight, LAUREN TAYLOR explores five simple GP-backed ways to transform your wellbeing this summer

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a “rounded approach” but to include some endurance, strength and stretching. Yoga, dancing, swimming and hiking are great for slower, more mindful movement.

Run but “run for the sake of running in nature, looking around at your surroundings”, Dr Chande says. “Sometimes you feel a surge of wanting to run really fast and push yourself” - just embrace it.

Another key factor is consistency.

“Consistency has been shown to be such an important factor in progress in any domain,” he adds.

If exercise doesn’t feel like hard work then you're far more likely to be consistent.

“Paradoxically, trying less and being more consistent will probably get you closer to your goals.”

3. LEARN TO BREATHE PROPERLY