Lift, rest, recover: how to start weightlifting
Strength training brings multiple benefits and anyone can do it – just as long as they start by getting their form right
From turbo trainers to running buggies: the fitness gear that made you fitter
‘The best £12 I ever spent’: real fitness starts with the right kit. Here’s the gear that helped these ordinary people get fit and stay motivated
‘75 hard’: the viral fitness challenge is back – but is it really the best way to spend January?
Do you yearn to do two workouts a day, eat healthily, eschew alcohol and commit to reading self-improvement books? If not, there are softer options ...
Breaking bad habits: what you told us about your new year buying intentions
In this week’s newsletter: how you’re decluttering your cart for 2025; running shoes to hit your PBs; and our beginner’s guide to veganism
Learning to swim as an adult is terrifying, embarrassing and wonderful
Swimming has become addictive – the euphoria of being in the water, of overcoming a fear I never expected to overcome
Quit it! From vaping to doomscrolling, 10 bad habits and how to break them
Procrastinating? Online shopping too much? Always cancelling? These top tips from experts will help you change bad behaviour for the better
‘The best abs I’ve ever had – but it hurt!’: the punishing rise of extreme pilates
Intense workouts like Solidcore and SLT are booming, one $43 class at a time. Are they making women stronger or feeding Ozempic-era expectations for thin bodies?
New year goals: 25 ways to make your life easier, cheaper and more fun in 2025
Expert tips and handy hacks for saving on bills, bagging a bargain, kicking fitness targets and boosting your wellbeing
Make a much shorter to-do list! 15 quick, simple ways to avoid overwhelm
From weightlifting to woodland walks, Guardian readers and health experts share their tried-and-tested ways to keep burnout at bay
Happy new you! 10 of the best UK wellbeing retreats for 2025
Get the year off to a positive start by booking a restorative break. We pick the best wellness retreats, with yoga, swimming, walking and more in pretty settings from the Highlands to Essex