Why group exercise gets you off the couch, even when you don't want to

"Tonight is going to be a big one," is just about the last thing you want to hear from Perth boxing coach Jerry Mondlane on the first night back after a break. "For example, during lockdowns some people report having more time and using exercise as an opportunity to get outside," she says. "Social exercise can promote resilience to stress and reduce depression," says Ms McKeon. While she stresses that individual needs and preferences will vary, she states that "for some, group exercise will have additional mental health benefits and can help with motivation to exercise".