Faking it: could I go from being an introvert to an extrovert in one week?
New research has found that being an extrovert makes you happier. So I spent a week attending social events to see if I could trick myself into being more naturally outgoing
Gorpcore: why people who rarely go outside are wearing hiking gear
A new retailer is coming to the UK, specialising in clothes for the urbanite who likes to look as if they’re off to the Himalayas. It’s the natural evolution of a baffling trend
How to take care of trainers so they last
A light clean after every wear, deodorise overnight and never put them in the washing machine
Fit in my 40s: ‘I imagine paddleboarding would be easier if you were slightly drunk’
You’ll need a bit of time just familiarising yourself with not falling in
‘No sex please, we’re meditating’: peace and positivity on a weekend retreat
At a country house in West Sussex, meditation, yoga and detox come together for a weekend of mindfulness that expands your ‘protective bubble’
Home review – gutsy doc charts harrowing, heroic journey by sea
Like Cheryl Strayed in Wild, Sarah Outen bravely explores mental health issues and grief as she chronicles her four-year round-the-world adventure
Hottest ticket in town: the mega sauna hosting a Euro theatre contest
A drama competition for 200 naked people in a giant sauna? Our writer gets a sweaty taste of ‘aufgass’ in the Netherlands
Fit in my 40s: am I too old to be practising BMX in the park?
The hard part, at first, is to trust that you are not going to pitch over the handlebars
Fitness tips: handy hints for BMX beginners
Practise finding your balance, advises a professional racer – and try to overcome your fear
Kortney Olson is crushing it: ‘It’s about them experiencing true female strength’
A wave of super strong female athletes are smashing sizing stereotypes, and changing the way other women work out
Fit in my 40s: rowing circuits are so fiendish, your lazy demon has no time to win
Is there any better use of 45 minutes in the pursuit of health?
Fitness tips: indoor rowing for beginners
A fitness expert offers advice on technique and consistency
How to get started as a runner
Just how hard should you push yourself if you’re not used to exercise?
Fitness tips: three HIIT exercises for beginners
Target core stability, cardiovascular fitness and upper body strength
Fit in my 40s: ‘When the going gets tough, I tend to quit. Not in Zumba Strong’
I couldn’t hum any of the music back to you – but it somehow pushed me through