A new start after 60: ‘I was sick, tired and had lost myself – until I began lifting weights at 71’

Joan Macdonald faced growing health problems before she began lifting weights, shattering preconceptions about what’s possible in your eighth decade

Fit in my 40s: wakeboarding is unbelievably hard. Can I rise to the challenge?

It’s not even a cardio sport. Yet it’s the only thing I’ve done where I started aching even while I was doing it

Move of the week: how to wake up a lazy butt

The side-lying hip raise really burns, but it will do wonders for your glutes, core and shoulders

The pandemic prompted a wild transformation. I have become an exercise monster

I was up for nothing but lockdown walks and a spot of yoga until I sat on the Peloton saddle. Now, beat me if you dare, writes comedian and podcast host Deborah Frances-White

Fit in my 40s: an ice bath feels great (once the agony wears off)

Immersing yourself in cold water brings many benefits, even if you only stay in for one minute – or, as I did the first time, 10 seconds

Move of the week: how to stabilise your core with the slow mountain climber

This exercise is a full-body strengthener. Doing it in a controlled manner will yield results

No goals: why is it so hard to do something for enjoyment’s sake?

Being wholly goal-driven sets us up for constant comedowns, but some high achievers have found a solution

Fit in my 40s: learning the cricket basics is full of surprises

Expect a fair amount of sitting around getting hay fever, bending your mind to the fact that this is a noble and complex pursuit

Move of the week: how to wake up your hips

Doing the crab walk while wearing a resistance band is a challenge – but your glutes will be the stronger for it

Sleeping badly? Jump straight out of bed and get exercising

Poor sleep quality could shorten your life, but research finds strenuous physical activity may undo some of the damage

10 UK retreats to re-energise mind, body and soul

If the past year has been a slog, these breaks focusing on yoga and mindfulness can help restore balance, health and creativity

Move of the week: how to strengthen your abs

The hollow body hold can be a great intense but low-impact option for putting the fire back in your belly

The Rishi Sunak workout: why his day begins with Britney, Peloton and blueberries

Boris Johnson is a runner (of a sort), while Dominic Raab practises karate. Now comes a surprisingly detailed account of how mornings start in No 11 Downing Street

10 of Britain’s best pubs with rooms in spectacular walking country

Walk through gorgeous countryside, then head back for a pint, meal and somewhere to put your feet up

Every year, I take a long walk with friends. It’s one of life’s greatest pleasures

For 16 years, I have met up with five friends for an annual yomp in the English countryside – and we are enjoying that companionship more than ever