Fit in my 40s: a virtual rave with sabers and songs – what’s not to like?

In Beat Saber, you slice away at big squares that come rushing at you – it’s like colouring in and partying at the same time

‘Fresh air is medicine’: British ramblers on the joy of their daily walk

Families, friends and dog walkers on the South Downs share the joy of getting out and about

A joyless trudge? No, thanks: why I am utterly sick of ‘going for a walk’

As a Canadian living in the UK, there’s one thing I still don’t get about the British: what’s so great about trudging through a muddy field to nowhere?

Kate Humble on walking – and how to improve it: ‘The rhythm is really good for your brain’

The TV presenter thinks our newfound love of walking will persist after lockdown. She talks about hiking around Britain’s coast, the joy of newborn lambs and the true meaning of liberation

Close-ups, cats and clutter: what the online yoga teacher saw

Teaching via Instagram and Zoom is both more and less intimate than a real-life class

‘Inactivity is an ongoing pandemic’: the life-saving impact of moving your body

Even before Covid, four in 10 British adults were so immobile they risked their long-term health. But even small bursts of activity can bring huge benefits

Can exercise really release trauma stored in your body?

Ignore your inner cynic and try bioenergetics, which focuses on repairing damage caused by repressed emotion from the past

Weight loss ‘before and after’ photos don’t give us a full picture of our health

As a society we often celebrate thinness unequivocally, projecting virtue on slimmed down figures

10 of the most tranquil places in the UK

Many of us have stumbled upon unexpected corners of serenity during lockdown. Here’s our bucket list of natural spaces to explore when we can

Burnout resolutions: ‘After one month of small changes, I feel better than I have in years’

Learning to embrace ‘under-ambition’ and self-compassion may be the best way to get through the year, Brigid Delaney discovers

Come on in! The exhilarating joy of outdoor ice-bathing

The popularity of outdoor swimming has soared during lockdown. These bathers are even breaking the ice to go for an endorphin-releasing winter dip

Fit in my 40s: I’ve finally found my perfect online dance class – and I’m sticking to it

With choreography drawn from all over Africa, and music to match, Kukuwa fitness hits the sweet spot

Recommitting to resolutions: how to stay on track when things get busy

If a new routine gets derailed, it’s easy to give up entirely. With an increasingly hectic schedule, Brigid Delaney learns how to work around it

The joy of steps: 20 ways to give purpose to your daily walk

Has the novelty of a prescribed stroll long since worn off? From tracking animals to uncovering hidden history, here’s how to discover a new world in your neighbourhood