Two wheels

Claire Armitstead: My attempts to abide by the law have placed me in one of the highest-risk categories of urban cyclist - a woman negotiating a left-hand junction. Yet I can't do anything about it without risking a hefty fine

Duathlon v triathlon

Lisa Buckingham weighs up the pros and cons of the two challenging disciplines

Plans ignore cyclists

Richard George: The government talks about wanting us to cycle, but helps developers lock us into our cars

Army fitness training diary: week 10

Follow Rachel Dixon's progress as she battles her way through the 16-week official army fitness programme. This week: a reader takes on the sergeant major role

Aerobics vs Aqua-Aerobics

Toning Aerobics: Classic class moves, such as marching on the spot, star jumps and knee lifts, focus on the calves, bottom, hips and thighs. Not so good for the upper body, though, because there’s no resistance to work against. 3/5 … Continue reading →

Cycling in London

Rick Williams: When a motorist almost knocks you off your bike through no fault of your own, what do you do?

Ballet v ballroom dancing

Ballet dancers develop fantastic strength and flexibility, but adults will progress more quickly in ballroom dancing, says Lisa Buckingham

Are you running right?

If you keep getting injured when you run, you may need to improve your technique. Sam Murphy reveals the seven commonest mistakes runners make.

Army fitness training diary: week seven

Follow Rachel Dixon's progress as she battles her way through the 16-week official army fitness programme. This week: it's a challenge to squeeze everything in

Two wheels

Claire Armistead: One day, in a fit of idleness, I decide to travel across London by public transport. It is a mistake for many reasons (the bus doesn't come; there's vomit on the tube platform), but what really rattles me is a story in a local newspaper, which I pick up on the way home: "Cyclist dies in Park Lane collision with bus."