Zoom dance classes, living room yoga, and hour-long walks have become common activities during COVID-19 lockdown. But how much are people really focusing on fitness? Canvas8 spoke to 16 people to find out how their attitudes towards exercise have changed as a result of the pandemic.

'No pain, no gain' has been the dominant mentality in fitness for decades, but some are realising pushing their bodies into the red isn't always the best way to reach optimum health. That's why the 'conscious movement' philosophy is taking root, as it helps people to be more mindful about their fitness.

Yoga and pilates aren't the only physical activities that can facilitate mindfulness, with Adidas pushing the notion of mindful running through its Run To Connect campaign. It's playing on people’s evolving relationship with exercise as they increasingly see it as a stress reliever.

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