The inside track … on paddling

Wear flip-flops in the sea if you want to avoid an excruciating encounter with the poisonous weever fish

Brain haemorrhage: How climbing mountains saved me

The fact that mountain-climbing GP Alistair Sutcliffe had spent time at low-oxygen altitude levels trained his brain to reopen dormant arteries when he suffered a haemorrhage, writes Helen Carter

Dr Luisa Dillner’s guide to … tai chi

A report this month says that tai chi for older people can improve mental health and help prevent falls

Three-minute fix . . . Stitch

How to beat that pain in your side when exercising

Beyoncé’s way of telling you to eat your greens

Tim Jonze: If anything's going to persuade America to get fit then it's Beyoncé jumping around to dancehall in a school canteen

The inside track . . . on wearing leggings

Leggings keep you in shape when they are on, but they can make your muscles lazy

Three-minute fix . . . Tummy string

Get a flat tummy and avoid lower back pain – with the help of a piece of string

Inside track . . . Jon Roberts on setting goals

Personal trainer Jon Roberts tells how to stay on track with your fitness goals

The inside track . . . High blood pressure

Everybody over 40 should have their blood pressure checked once a year

Three-minute fix: music

A blast of music and a spurt of exercise can reinvigorate your mind and body