Fit in my 40s: ‘Judo, yoga and ballet in a week? There’s an app for that’
I’m trying ClassPass - a single membership to billions of gyms
Fitness tips: how to get the most out of exercise classes
Have a plan and stick to it
20 of the best activity holidays in the UK and Europe
Lying by the pool not your thing? We’ve got everything from horse riding to multi-activity beach breaks to get your endorphins going
Fit in my 40s: ‘Heights are a perfectly reasonable fear’
Climbing is frightening. That’s part of the point. Breaking through a fear barrier, physical or mental, gives you a euphoria afterwards
Fitness tips: how to overcome your workout fears
Overwhelmed by that climbing wall? You can train your mind to conquer your fears and gain everyday confidence
Rio Ferdinand: ‘I used to drink 10 pints then move on to vodka’
Since retiring, the former England footballer has campaigned against Brexit and knife crime, and made a moving documentary about the death of his wife. Now he has embarked on a health business – but is it credible?
There’s nothing like the full-body slam-dunk of cold-water swimming
It’s the sensation of a sedentary life cracking wide open
Doms away! Is delayed onset muscle soreness inevitable after a workout?
Taking part in any unusual exercise can leave your muscles feeling tender and sore, but can you reduce or even prevent the pain? Experts explain what works and what doesn’t
A vegan yoga retreat in Dracula’s back yard, Romania
In countryside not far from the castle of Vlad the Impaler, an idyllic break offers a gentle route to wellness with five days of yoga and meditation
10 of the best yoga holidays in UK and Europe
Beautiful locations and activities such as running or simply hanging out on the beach complement quality yoga teaching at these retreats
Fit in my 40s: F45 gives you all the workouts a person can do – in 45 minutes
I thought it was something I actually wanted to try – until I did
Fitness tips: the best moves for F45 interval training at home
Move, breathe, repeat – until you can’t do any more
10 life-changing retreats worldwide: readers’ travel tips
In havens from Inverness to India, readers have discovered their better selves through yoga, meditation and writing courses