Hot tub health kick: why a long bath is almost as good for you as a long run

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

Could tapping my chest cure my post-lockdown nerves?

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

Walking is hard when your thoughts run ahead

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

Fit in my 40s: could breathwork help me stay calm?

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

The big squeeze: welcome to the pelvic floor revolution

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

The Guardian view on taste, smell and Covid: getting back our appetite

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

10 of the best organised swims in Britain’s lochs, lakes and rivers for 2021

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

The Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel review – no pain, all gain

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

10 great British walking trails where you won’t see another soul

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

‘The most expensive aren’t necessarily the best’: how to buy running shoes online

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

Fit in my 40s: am I fat-shaming my dog if we work out together?

In a wall-sit, you should ideally hold your dog in your arms. I have to file that under ‘might work on a cockapoo’

Beware sugar highs: seven healthy ways to get more energy – from stretching to sourdough

It’s tempting to use coffee and sweet treats as pick-me-ups, but they are only temporary solutions. Here’s how to keep yourself going for longer

‘I was connected again to those I love’: writers on meeting up with friends at last

Whether it’s running, walking, swimming or picnicking, all are more fun with friends. Writers share their experience of the return of the rule of six in England

The proffee principle: is it really a good idea to add protein to your morning coffee?

Caffeine is a stimulant, protein helps muscle recovery, and thousands of people are posting online about combining the two for a sludgy beige take on breakfast

Secular pilgrims: why ancient trails still pack a spiritual punch

Where kings and abbots walked, tourists now follow. Are these increasingly popular trips just another holiday or are we getting more religious?