Humans tend to focus on the negative effects of stress on health and well-being. While a necessary perspective, researchers have turned their attention to the possible positive outcomes that can be derived from adverse and stressful events.

When we think about physical exercise, we have a tendency to relate it to our bodies getting leaner, fitter and building up our muscles.

TLH research study aims to explore the impact engaging in physically and mentally challenging activities can have on important psycho-social outcomes, workplace performance and, more broadly, people’s lives. Will Tyne maps his journey so far.