gym

The gym makes me feel so strong, physically and emotionally - to know that no matter how many chronic illnesses the universe throws my way, I still have control over my body.

I have thought a lot about why CrossFit training has been key to stopping my OCD. I think it boils down to being constantly challenged. In the beginning I was replacing my feelings of anxiety and self-doubt with a sense of achievement.

Throughout this whole period, I never fully understood how unwell I was. My moment of hope came when my brother introduced me to his personal trainer.

Former Olympic coach Dave Hembrough shares how he has developed a club that is stronger physically, mentally, emotionally and socially

My teenage years were tough and my depression worsened. My mum searched for an activity I could fully focus on and so I was introduced to yoga.

We discussed social media, bodybuilding and mental health with the founder of the community project, Mental Health Muscle

My Dad was my biggest supporter. When he lost his battle with cancer, school rugby and fitness training became even more important to me