Move of the week: how to do the plank, and ease lower back pain

This simple but effective forearm plank – done properly – will counteract stiffness and pain caused by sitting down all day

‘It’s a love letter to adventure’: the mud-spattered show about jogging

Inspired by a 90-mile run to the Peak District, These Hills Are Ours explores the joys of trail running – then invites its audience out for a jog

If post-lockdown relaxation is in order, book a treatment at one of these spa hotels – and add an overnight stay for additional pampering

The London election proves that measures to make streets safer are a vote-winner, says a former Labour leader of Ealing council

Crawl with only your hands and feet touching the ground, up to the top of the mat and back, 30 times. Hell. But it works

Researchers have discovered that prolonged immersion in a piping hot bath has many of the same medical benefits as aerobic exercise

I want a quick fix for my anxiety. Will seven seconds of rapid tapping on my meridian points do the trick?

A long walk in nature is glorious – I just need to learn how to turn my mind off, says Eva Wiseman

As I exhale with a foghorn sound, I’m supposed to imagine myself as a ship, bobbing above my ocean of concerns. Astonishingly, I can

There are books, podcasts, apps and devices devoted to it. But what’s behind this new obsession with a strong pelvic floor?

Editorial: Patients who have recovered from coronavirus yearn to be able to enjoy food again. Good cooking is a rare joy in these times

These summer and autumn swim events – for all abilities – are in eye-catching locations that make taking the plunge well worth it

The author of Fun Home reflects on self-improvement, death and her lifelong obsession with exercise in an extraordinarily generous memoir

Snowdon and Scafell will be busy this year, but our pick of lesser-known routes should be as empty as ever

Even shopping from home, you don’t have to settle for footwear that’s too big, too small, too cushioned or not cushioned enough