Cardio is the worst. I hated every second of Zumba, HIIT and Spin

Endorphin rush? All I get is sweaty and flushed. Cardio is for sickeningly fit people, argues Alyx Gorman. But Ellen Leabeater tries to prove her wrong

Tim Dowling: My thighs are burning. Am I ready for couples’ pilates?

I should be able to slack off while my wife claims the instructor’s attention

Photobombing cats and camera cockups: how lockdowns transformed my fitness routine

The chaotic, weird world of online exercise had expanded my horizons – and kept my focus on fun

Joe Wicks: ‘I believe when you give, give, give, the world ends up giving back’

The fitness coach whose streamed workouts attracted record viewers became a beacon of wellbeing and positivity during Britain’s first lockdown

I’m embarrassing myself doing lunges in the park. Any excuse to eat more noodles

People on their morning walks see me falling over because a simple lunge is too big a test of my coordination

The BAME women making the outdoors more inclusive

The British countryside remains a distinctly white and often intimidating place for BAME communities. We interview three outdoor enthusiasts seeking to address this lack of diversity

Johnson urged to extend public’s right to roam over English countryside

Letter signed by 100 people including Stephen Fry and Ali Smith points out freedom to roam only extends to 8% of country

‘Defy the winter!’: how to exercise after dark

In winter, many of us can only run or cycle after dusk or before dawn. But it doesn’t have to be an endurance test – here’s how to stay safe, choose your kit – and keep motivated

‘Understanding a map creates a new sort of relationship with the outdoors’

Sales of Ordnance Survey’s maps and adventure apps have soared this year, as people reconnect with the beauty and history on their doorstep

‘Mystical and unspoilt beauty’: readers on their most inspiring UK walks

From the heights of Crib Goch in Wales to the history of the Isle of Portland in Dorset, here are some of your favourite walks