Women's Health 2018 №09 September (UK)

Pacific Magazines Pty Ltd. — 148 p.Years ago, any mention of the word “strong” – in a health and fitness sense at least – would instantly conjure up gym metaphors. Think muscle-bound guys bench-pressing their hearts out, rock-hard abs or incredible feats of physical endurance. And don’t get me wrong – those things are great! But in the past few years, the conversation around what strong means has shifted.
Now, leading wellness experts and a growing body of science increasingly suggest that qualities such as mental toughness and emotional resilience are just as important for a happy, healthy life. As one of the most popular Insta tiles of all time says: ‘Where the mind goes the body will follow’. Which makes it even more vital to regularly stop, take the time to build mental muscle and invest in things that make us truly centred and content.