Bouldering equipment for beginners: the gear you need to crush it at the climbing wall – and the stuff you don’t
New to bouldering? Here’s what’s actually worth buying, from shoes and finger tape to training aids
‘The bot asked me four times a day how I was feeling’: is tracking everything actually good for us?
Gathering data used to be a fringe pursuit of Silicon Valley nerds. Now we’re all at it, recording everything from menstrual cycles and mobility to toothbrushing and time spent in daylight. Is this just narcissism redesigned for the big tech age?
How I learned to love my alarm clock
This week: mornings made better; affordable jewellery; and the ultimate wild swimming kit list
‘I don’t know whether it’s sustainable’: climate crisis and TikTok change face of mountain rescue work in Lake District
There may be less snow but the number of callouts has surged, and often involve ill-prepared novice hikers
Fun for ever! The simple way to build a fitness habit you’ll actually love
If you can find a workout you always look forward to, you’re far more likely to stick with it and keep fitter for longer. Trainers give their pointers – and pitfalls
The one change that worked: I took up ballet – and learned to live in the moment
Working long days as a corporate lawyer, I needed an exercise regime to get me out of my head. Reviving a childhood passion helped me reconnect with my body
‘We were inspired, recharged and nourished by nature’: readers’ favourite wellness trips
From mindful walking in the Yorkshire Dales to a Buddhist retreat in Japan, our tipsters have found inner peace and rejuvenation all over the world
The fibre phenomenon: 30 easy ways to get your fill of this life-changing nutrient
It reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer – while boosting the health of our gut microbiome and brain. Yet we all eat far too little fibre. Here is the no-fuss guide to getting your 30g a day
‘If you wee yourself, you just rock on’: is incontinence inevitable for women who lift heavy?
One study found athletes were three times as likely to leak as women who did little or no exercise. But why does this happen – and can you prevent it?
Chocolate biscuits, cosy bedding and moments of calm: a sideways look at self-care
This week: feel-good January fixes; interior designer-approved bed linen; and Grace Dent on the best extra-chocolatey biscuits