‘75 hard’: the viral fitness challenge is back – but is it really the best way to spend January?
Do you yearn to do two workouts a day, eat healthily, eschew alcohol and commit to reading self-improvement books? If not, there are softer options ...
Breaking bad habits: what you told us about your new year buying intentions
In this week’s newsletter: how you’re decluttering your cart for 2025; running shoes to hit your PBs; and our beginner’s guide to veganism
Learning to swim as an adult is terrifying, embarrassing and wonderful
Swimming has become addictive – the euphoria of being in the water, of overcoming a fear I never expected to overcome
Quit it! From vaping to doomscrolling, 10 bad habits and how to break them
Procrastinating? Online shopping too much? Always cancelling? These top tips from experts will help you change bad behaviour for the better
‘The best abs I’ve ever had – but it hurt!’: the punishing rise of extreme pilates
Intense workouts like Solidcore and SLT are booming, one $43 class at a time. Are they making women stronger or feeding Ozempic-era expectations for thin bodies?
New year goals: 25 ways to make your life easier, cheaper and more fun in 2025
Expert tips and handy hacks for saving on bills, bagging a bargain, kicking fitness targets and boosting your wellbeing
Make a much shorter to-do list! 15 quick, simple ways to avoid overwhelm
From weightlifting to woodland walks, Guardian readers and health experts share their tried-and-tested ways to keep burnout at bay
Happy new you! 10 of the best UK wellbeing retreats for 2025
Get the year off to a positive start by booking a restorative break. We pick the best wellness retreats, with yoga, swimming, walking and more in pretty settings from the Highlands to Essex
How I beat overwhelm: Tracking my heart rate left me feeling like a frustrated failure
Biofeedback devices promised a whole new world of mental and physical harmony. They did change my life, but not in the way I’d hoped
Banana bends and a well-timed coffee: 31 easy ways to jump-start your energy levels in the new year
From morning drinks to bedtime sounds – and don’t forget a mid-afternoon boogie – experts share tips to help you boost your energy levels
How fit are you? 11 ways to easily test your strength, balance and mobility – and make them all better
Can you touch your toes, get up from a chair using just one leg, hold a plank for 30 seconds? If you want to take care of your body, the first step is to take stock of it
Exercising for 30 minutes improves memory, study suggests
Research shows walk or cycle improves cognitive performance for day ahead – and day after
Is it true that … running destroys your knees?
Do those who run have a higher risk of osteoarthritis? And what should you do if you start to feel pain? We ask an expert
Health, happiness … and romance? How running could help you find love
It’s a well trodden fact that running with other people is good for camaraderie, safety and our physical and mental wellbeing – but now it seems it’s fertile ground for dating
Winter is coming … but don’t panic! 54 expert tips on getting through the cold, dark months ahead
How to survive the season – with mood-lifters, skin-savers, life-changing layers, and ways to have fun in the rain