Photobombing cats and camera cockups: how lockdowns transformed my fitness routine

The chaotic, weird world of online exercise had expanded my horizons – and kept my focus on fun

Joe Wicks: ‘I believe when you give, give, give, the world ends up giving back’

The fitness coach whose streamed workouts attracted record viewers became a beacon of wellbeing and positivity during Britain’s first lockdown

I’m embarrassing myself doing lunges in the park. Any excuse to eat more noodles

People on their morning walks see me falling over because a simple lunge is too big a test of my coordination

The BAME women making the outdoors more inclusive

The British countryside remains a distinctly white and often intimidating place for BAME communities. We interview three outdoor enthusiasts seeking to address this lack of diversity

Johnson urged to extend public’s right to roam over English countryside

Letter signed by 100 people including Stephen Fry and Ali Smith points out freedom to roam only extends to 8% of country

‘Defy the winter!’: how to exercise after dark

In winter, many of us can only run or cycle after dusk or before dawn. But it doesn’t have to be an endurance test – here’s how to stay safe, choose your kit – and keep motivated

‘Understanding a map creates a new sort of relationship with the outdoors’

Sales of Ordnance Survey’s maps and adventure apps have soared this year, as people reconnect with the beauty and history on their doorstep

‘Mystical and unspoilt beauty’: readers on their most inspiring UK walks

From the heights of Crib Goch in Wales to the history of the Isle of Portland in Dorset, here are some of your favourite walks

Fit in my 40s: I’m fell running – so why does it look like I’m walking?

Downhill should have been the easy bit but I crept down hanging on to branches, like a monkey going through rehab after a car accident

In troubled times, a ritual walk can clear the mind and soothe the soul

A pilgrimage is healing because it encourages you to savour the moment, says Catherine Fairweather

Country diary: boulderers make the most of the rocky terrain

Llanberis, Gwynedd: They felt at the initial holds, arms taking their weight, toes stabbing at edges and pockets that might afford some lift

‘I got a whole new mindset’: the health secrets of people who got much fitter in lockdown

Many of us have struggled to maintain our fitness in 2020 – but not everyone. Here, four people explain how they improved their sleep patterns, diet and exercise regimes

Fit in my 40s: trampoline circuits are fast, fun, and flipping hard work

The unstable surface forces you to concentrate, so you notice your exhaustion less. It is a wildly good workout

Chris Hoy: ‘I had no natural ability as a cyclist!’

The Olympic hero has written Be Amazing, an inspirational book for children that reveals how they too can be champions, with help from Stoic philosophy, sports psychology – and Beyoncé

Physiotherapists on the functional exercises everyone should do from home (and they do themselves)

Regular strength training can help prevent injury – and you don’t have to leave your house to do it. Four physios share their go-to moves