Fit in my 40s: ‘You can’t drift off in reformer pilates’

And while you might feel like an acrobat, no self-respecting circus would employ you

Does running a mile a day really improve children’s lives?

The Scottish school that asked primary pupils to do 15 minutes of exercise every day started a global trend – and research suggests it really is transforming lives

Fit in my 40s: ‘At climbercise, they trick me into thinking climbing is a relief’

The cardio was fine. The bench hops were extraordinarily difficult, and I pretended to need the loo

Find it difficult to resist alcohol or drugs? How running can help

Exercise can have a powerful impact on people struggling with addiction, as members of the Skid Row Running Club know all too well. Could this be one of the best natural ways to address withdrawal symptoms?

Fit in my 40s: ‘I thought running clubs were a bit like raves in the 90s’

I found one online in about five seconds, and it’s free, but they look like a fast crowd

Parkrun makes us fitter, but can it make us happier as well?

In a new study, participants self-scored as more content than the general population – and social media can have a positive motivating influence, too

‘I enjoy the comradeship and giggles’: care home residents get active

A £1m programme is bringing adapted activities including weightlifting and volleyball to older people in care settings

Fit in my 40s: ‘Will a trendy vitamin-boosting injection make me feel more alive?’

The business of taking vitamins in massive amounts in one go requires quite a lot of faith