Running for office

Open thread: More and more politicians have taken to jogging. But is this about public image or fitness?

A new way to test your fitness

Can a free online fitness test, performed at home, really give accurate results? Sam Murphy tries it out, and gives the lowdown on other common fitness tests

Ecstatic dance: rhythm to beat the blues

Ecstatic dance has an image problem. It's a shame, because it will keep you fit, give you a natural high, and could even change your worldview, says Christine Ottery

My heartstopping moment

Daphna Baram: As I had a heart attack outside Fitness First, no one at the gym was in the least bit interested because I wasn't inside at the time

Why it’s never too late to exercise

The over-65 age group is less active than any other. But, says Sam Murphy, exercise doesn't have to be difficult - and it can help you live a longer, happier life

K Pattabhi Jois

Obituary: Founder of Ashtanga, one of the most popular forms of yoga