Is it worth doing negative strength training? Exercise review
Focusing on the part of the exercise you normally ignore will take time, but it’s pleasingly intense when you get it right
From knitting to BDSM: readers on where to find a sense of community
As people distance themselves from organised religion, we asked you about your communities and what they mean
How I swapped the loneliness of the cross-country runner for the cosiness of the club
A move to Hay-on-Wye transformed me from a lone urban to a solitary rural runner. But getting over scepticism to join the local club has been a revelation
Is it worth doing tricep dips? Exercise review
It’s easy to kid yourself that your body is a machine and that your arms are hydraulic pistons that can cope with anything
‘If you don’t talk, it doesn’t work’: how sport can help autistic people
The intrinsic importance of social skills in sport means it can be a more effective approach than traditional therapies to improve social skills, anxiety - and bring many other benefits besides
Is it worth doing lunges? Exercise review
Trainers love a lunge. Every trainer in the world will get you doing lunges at one point or other
Blood testing for amateur runners: is it worth it?
New technology offers more and more data on performance, even for amateur runners. But is blood testing just a path to worry, and potentially worse?
Lazy Britons are missing out on the joy of walking
Half of us are reluctant to get on our feet for more than 20 minutes. Compared to the progress made on cycling, for walkers it’s been pedestrian
Best foot forward: 10 great UK city walks
You don’t have to go on a 10-mile hike to appreciate the scenery, or to get a decent amount of exercise. As National Walking Month begins, 10 experts choose their favourite 20-minute urban routes
Flexible fitness taps into on demand trend among millennials
PayasUgym allows people with busy lifestyles to work out without the hassle of a 12-month membership
‘I know I should go to the gym more but, really, who’s got the time?’
If marathons aren’t your thing, fear not: there are sneaky ways to get fit, from walking the dog to doing the housework
Health Q&A: do women need more sleep than men?
From female fatigue to late-night snacking, Luisa Dillner has all the answers
Staying healthy: why a fitness buddy is all you need
You’re much more likely to lose motivation if you exercise alone, according to research. From boxing to running to going to the gym, three writers on the joys of getting fit with their friends
Fitness: five steps to motivate yourself
It’s one thing to start a new health regime but how do you stick to it? Oliver Burkeman on the art of training your brain