Battle of the workouts
Running or aerobics? Yoga or Pilates? Making the decision to get fit is the easy part - choosing how to go about it is the difficult bit. Peta Bee offers some advice.
Wacky workouts
Traffic cones, the 'inchworm walk', the 'body drag' - welcome to the crazy world of Chaos Training. Peta Bee reports on the exercise routine that is packing New York's gyms and on its way here.
Exercising as you get older
Peta Bee: Britain's chief medical officer recommends that adults should achieve at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five or more days per week.
Bulges in all the wrong places
A new survey has found that vanity motivates us to exercise more than the promise of good health. But how do you ensure you are not beefing up where you'd rather be lithe? Peta Bee reports.
All you need to know about strength training
Sam Murphy picks the brains of Anita Bean, a former British Bodybuilding Champion and author of The Complete Guide To Strength Training.
Does it work?
Nokia 5500 Sport.
Fighting fit
Bored with yoga and aerobics classes, many women are learning how to kick, wrestle, roll and land killer shots instead, says Jocasta Shakespeare.
How to … get rid of a double chin
Do try to rid your jaw line of excess fluid. Some experts think double chins indicate a sluggish lymphatic system. Massage can help. place the thumbs under the jawline, with fingers on the bone. Inch thumb pads towards your ears, pressing firmly but gently.
Shall we dance?
Leo Benedictus: First there was sport. Then came jogging and aerobics. Now, with the popularity of Strictly Come Dancing and the news that the Department of Health is sponsoring schemes to help the nation lose weight, dance has joined the exercise mainstream.
The BMI myth
It's long been accepted as the most accurate indication of good health, but now the efficiency of the body mass index is being questioned. Peta Bee reports.
Six ways to get in shape for the party season
While a healthy, low-fat diet is important for reducing body fat and flattening your stomach, eating too little can backfire with disastrous consequences for your midriff.
Barefoot in the park
A growing number of athletes claim running barefoot can change their lives and prevent all kinds of injuries. Lucy Atkins looks at the pains and the gains.
All you need to know about: pilates
You've almost certainly heard of
Pilates, but you may not know exactly
what it is.
How much exercise should I do a week?
Health panel: I'm a little overweight, but I stay healthy by doing a vigorous aerobics workout twice a week. However, a friend's told me I should be doing much more. Is she right?.