Outdoor exercise in ladies fitness wear is better for women than indoor, gym-based workouts, research has suggested.

The Daily Mail reports on an article in the journal BMC Public Health, which reviews 25 studies comparing the benefits of exercising in nature with fitness sessions indoors.

It found that those who choose the great outdoors for their workouts feel happier than those who work up a sweat in the gym.

This group has also been found to have more energy and finds it easier to concentrate at work.

Speaking to the newspaper, researchers from the University of Bangor said: "This systematic review contributes a rigorous and objective synthesis of the evidence for added benefits to health from activities in a natural environment."

Last month, Dr Eeva Karjalainen, of the Finnish Forest Research Institute in Metla, promoted outdoor exercise.

She said that forests and other natural, green settings can strengthen the immune system while also reducing stress, improving mood and reducing anger and aggressiveness.

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