Two wheels

Josie Dew: Why don't more parents cycle with their babies or toddlers on the back of their bikes?

One month of … regular Pilates

Nicole Jackson: Not only were the sessions leaving me feeling taller and leaner but they also made me far more aware of my body on a day-to-day basis

As the Olympics closed, I waved goodbye to the bottle

Kira Cochrane: The self-discipline of not drinking seems encouragement not to gorge or poison myself in other ways too

Keeping body and soul in tune

From church choirs to karaoke bars, singing has always lifted people's spirits. But could it be good for their physical health too? Alice Wignall finds out

One month of … interactive indoor cycling

Dave Turner: The Trickster Xdream combines innovations in fitness and gaming technology to create an interactive exercise bike that simulates outdoor cycling

Be the best at … running

Running tips from Lisa Buckingham

Will my injured ankle set me back?

Kira Cochrane: The day after the accident, with an ankle like a blue bowling ball, I swam 42 lengths

The water myth

It can be just as harmful to drink too much water as too little. It all depends how much you sweat, says Peta Bee

Swimmers, I’ll see you outside

Kate Rew: Watching the Olympics gives some indication of the ease of life underwater: but it's so much better outdoors

Two wheels

Claire Armitstead: Not until you go to Mont Ventoux can you appreciate just how different pro cyclists are from the rest of the human race

Fitness through the ages

Keeping active is key to a healthy lifestyle. However, our bodies' needs change as we get older and we need to target our exercise accordingly, says Andy Darling