‘I was an ex-wife. Time to become a hot ex-wife’: how I found myself at Spin class

At my first class I felt like a walking ‘before’ picture, surrounded by ‘afters’. Then the instructor turned the lights off, and I became a convert

Fitness tips: three back-strengthening Pilates moves

Gentle stretches for your core, back and glutes

Fit in my 40s: I hated Pilates the first time I tried it. Now I’ve had an epiphany

I was persuaded to try it again by a friend because of the way she looks – like a dancer, except not haughty

Fitness tips: the back squat and the deadlift for beginners

Start with light weights, get the technique right, and build from there

Fit in my 40s: can I become a strongwoman?

It’s a big kick, the first time you do a chin-up. Or so I’ve heard

A new leaf: the complete guide to getting your life back on track this autumn

From heat to holidays, the summer can bring all sorts of disruption to your regular schedule. Here experts explain how to improve everything from food to finances

Cannabliss exercise class: ‘No one is here to get high. I feel intensely uncomfortable’

A CBD patch worn on the upper arm is supposed to manage the pain of intense stretches. It is not managing mine

The rise of digital fitness: can the new wave of high-intensity home workouts replace the gym?

You can now have personal trainers in your headphones, or set up a mirror that beams classes into your home. The options are limitless. But can they ever beat the camaraderie of working out with other people?

Five ways to have a healthier lunchtime

Choose your food carefully, don’t eat at your desk – and try for a quick burst of exercise

Fit in my 40s: I can’t sleep through a sports massage – but will it fix my neck?

These physios have a heat-seeking ability to locate the source of your ache