From swim watches to yoga apps, seven fitness gadgets to get you going
Whether it’s Hi-Tec’s activity tracker or JAM Transit’s sweat-resistant headphones, everyone needs a new incentive. So what are you waiting for?
Is it worth using a Swiss ball? Exercise review
They’re so bouncy and huge that, when you sit on one, your core works overtime just to keep you upright
Cycling: how to ride your bike indoors … and enjoy it
Setting up a turbo trainer lets you dodge bad weather – and bad drivers. Interval sessions boost fitness and only take an hour, while virtual-world innovations mean indoor sessions are no longer mental torture. Let’s get started …
Is it worth it? Hill sprints
They hurt your legs. They burn your lungs. They make you feel as if you’ve never exercised before…
Councils might be desperate for cash, but charging parkrun isn’t the solution
I sympathise with hard-up councils – especially as more cuts are coming – but making people pay for parkrun will do more harm than good
Is it worth it? Medicine balls – exercise review
The slam, where you hurl the ball to the ground as hard as you can over and over again, is possibly my favourite exercise of all time
‘Damaging’ electrical fitness workouts should be regulated, say doctors
Experts warn that increasingly popular trend for whole body electrical stimulation is based on limited scientific evidence
Why haven’t I lost weight after exercising? You asked Google – here’s the answer
Every day millions of internet users ask Google life’s most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the commonest queries
On Croatia’s Obonjan island wellbeing holidays get a festival twist
Deserted for a decade, this ‘curated island destination’ is set to offer summer-long creativity and wellness breaks with added party atmosphere
Is it worth it? Insanity workout – fitness review
A very demanding DVD workout you can perform in your living room – with an ethos that prizes effort over technique
The party’s over for young people, debt laden and risk averse
With such grave financial prospects, it’s no wonder today’s under-25s prefer jogging to drinking. To have a sense of freedom now seems illogical
All that striving for healthiness is making millennials more anxious than ever
Yoga, gym, diet, running – young people can’t take a break from their obsession with clean living and it’s beginning to be a drag
How to get fit after 40
Keeping fit in mid-life can more than double the chances of a healthy retirement, according to a new government campaign. But where do you start? Here’s a quick guide to getting on the move
Getting fit in middle age: a marathon addict, a couch potato and others share their pain
People who improve their lifestyles in middle age can expect a healthier retirement, according to a new government campaign. Five writers reveal their struggles and triumphs
Ten things every first-time marathon runner needs to know
Twenty-six and bit miles is a long way, but preparation can be a marathon in itself. Here’s how to make the start line in style