Beating stress is everyone’s goal right now. Whether you are feeling anxious about work deadlines or a general sense of tension from ongoing government upheaval, we all want to feel more chilled.

Exercise is prescribed (colloquially and medically) as one of the most popular stress-beaters. But as with any medicine, more isn’t always better when it comes to movement – so how can we optimise the stress-busting benefits of our workouts? The answer could lie in cortisol-conscious training.