A moment that changed me: A WhatsApp message about a little-known sport made me an unlikely celebrity in Japan
I’d always wanted to represent my country at something, so when I learned about Mölkky, I got a team together
Dutch children are unusually happy and healthy. Is it because of this walking ritual?
Once a year, Dutch kids, parents and teachers take part in a walking festival, heading out for four nights in a single week to explore their neighbourhoods, exercise and make friends. It’s a tradition that seems to be genuinely transformative
My rookie era: As a working mother, I had forgotten how to have fun. Then I played my first floorball match
I assembled a women’s team of seven players. The minute the game began, it was obvious we had no ball-handling skills or strategy
From man boobs to baldness: everything you wanted to know about midlife wellness … but were too male to ask
Is my metabolism slowing with age? What’s the secret to good skin? And is there anything I can do about my bald patch? Medical, health and diet experts offer a midlife MOT
Six ways to improve your cat’s one wild and precious life
Like their canine counterparts, cats require exercise, enrichment and play
What causes runner’s high – and how can you boost your chances of an ecstatic 5k?
A few lucky runners can look forward to ‘an orchestra of neurochemical changes’ when they lace up their trainers. Why do the rest of us just get sweaty? And do other forms of exercise have the same effect?
Is it true that … you should sync your workout routine to your menstrual cycle?
There is no evidence that ovulation affects muscle-building, but you may feel stronger at certain times
Hybrid training: is this the secret to getting fitter and stronger?
Whether it’s Hyrox or CrossFit, some of this century’s biggest exercise trends have one thing in common: combining cardio with strength training. Here’s how to do it
‘A literal life-saver’: 12 essential exercise products our writers use to get fit
Oura rings, Bombas socks, Google Fitbit Air – the Filter’s all-time favorite things for looking and feeling good this summer
Have you looked inside your water bottle? I was shocked and disgusted by what I found in mine
I stared into the abyss, and the abyss stared back – mouldily. This is what happens when you forget basic hygiene, writes Arwa Mahdawi