Is it worth it? Stretching – exercise review
Free and definitely beneficial after exercise, it’s all too easy to skip this perfect way to improve flexibility and posture
Swimmers Natalia Usacheva and daughter Nastya in Siberia, December 2015
Ice has formed along the shore because air temperatures reached -40C. The swimming club cuts a hole in the ice with an axe or chainsaw each time we swim
Come on in, the water’s freezing: the joys of a winter swimming club
Would anyone accept my invitation to take a weekly lunchtime swim outdoors in an unheated pond? A hardcore but enthusiastic gang took the plunge …
Fitbit used to track students’ physical activity at Oral Roberts University
Private school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, says bracelet it uses doesn’t contain GPS tracker but still monitors students at all hours as part of ‘whole person education’
Fitness monitoring: gimmick or game-changer for the NHS?
Many people now gather data about their own bodies on personal trackers, but the jury is still out on their accuracy and effectiveness
The scenic Welsh triathlon for the non-competitive
Forget sweaty Lycra and saddle sores, in Carmarthenshire they’ve invented a scenic, fun version of the triathlon that allows Kevin Rushby’s family to do a leg each, and factor in some pub time, too
High carb or high fat? The running diet debate
For years it’s been accepted that high carbs are needed to sustain performance. But is it really true, or should we be turning to fats instead?
Do exercise DVDs work?
The ‘motivational’ comments claim to be inspiring. But the scantily clad women and negative messages in some workouts may put you off your stride
Dieting? Calorie-counting? Four of the best food-tracking apps
How MyFitnessPal, Lose It, Noom Coach and HAPIcoach could help you towards healthier eating habits in 2016
How to survive SoulCycle: the fitness-meets-therapy class getting celebrities in a spin
The motivational indoor cycling workout is huge in the US – the Obamas, Clintons and Beckhams are all fans. With classes expected to launch in London soon, here’s what you should know
Start here: four weeks to get fit
A new report reveals that six million middle-aged people take no exercise – increasing the risks of developing serious illness. If this is you, heptathlete Louise Hazel’s workouts are designed to get you back in action – starting with just 10 minutes a day. (Step one: get off the sofa)
How to achieve your fitness goals this year
From your first half marathon to an outdoor swim, experts share everything you need to know to get to the finish line
Does pasta make you fat? Eight food myths busted
Joanna Blythman looks beyond the hype at the biggest food trends of the year
Taking the fitness challenge: ‘Do I feel like a new man? Not exactly’
Archie Bland puts Louise Hazel’s four-week workout to the test
Gymtimidation: what if you don’t fit in at the gym?
Deborah Coughlin, size 22, has joined and quit more gyms than she can count. Could she fall for kitesurfing and street dance instead?