Supporters of martial arts have long claimed there are many health benefits to be gained from the practice. These benefits may include improved muscle tone, reduced body fat, better flexibility, better mental health, and better cardio fitness.
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In 2014, Abbington appeared in the third series of Sherlock as Mary Morstan, the wife of John Watson, played by her real-life partner Martin Freeman. In 2015 she appeared in the BBC drama Cuffs. Abbington is the longtime partner of British actor Martin Freeman, whom she met on the set of the film Men Only in 2000. The couple have since appeared together on screen in productions such as The Debt, The Robinsons, The Good Night and Sherlock.