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Replacing fast and strenuous workouts with slower, more mindful exercises can still result in improved fitness and strength. "When juggling a fast-paced lifestyle, an intense and quick workout can feel like the easiest way to hit our fitness goals," says Jon Booker, physical wellbeing expert at Westfield Health. "However, despite being the more popular choice, high-intensity workouts can be counterproductive for people who experience high levels of stress. In fact, studies have shown that practising 'slow fitness', especially in running and lifting weights, can help with reducing post-workout soreness and actually improve our wellbeing,"...