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My workout: Amy Horton, 26, rock climber – ‘It can be scary’

There’s nothing like climbing for living in the moment. You’re out on this cliff, exposed to the wind and weather: you can’t afford to worry about bills or work

My workout: Chaka Clarke, 28, calisthenics supremo – ‘I love how it makes me feel’

Some of the moves make people stop and stare – they have a real wow factor

‘We still come if the rain’s sideways’ – how Britain fell in love with outdoor fitness

Over a million people have spent their Saturday morning doing a parkrun. Then there are the hordes of British Military Fitness acolytes and the high-energy extroverts of Project Awesome waking up the neighbours. So which is the park fitness class for you?

My workout: Gemma-Louise Stevenson, 30, wheelchair dancer – ‘I get as sweaty as possible’

Freestyle dancers are strapped into their chairs, doing every single move you would see a breakdancer do, even on their heads

Why has women’s fitness become a beauty contest?

Sport is supposed to be fun and liberating – instead it’s being used to make us feel bad about our bodies

Why I’ve got a beef with Ian Botham

The ex-cricketer does more harm than good by banging on about not needing the treatment he’s selling

My workout: Gary Clay, 55, surfer – ‘Age is not an issue’

The quality of the conditions and the waves in Britain is on a par with countries like Australia or Portugal

How to train like an Olympian – eat loads of peanut butter and listen to robots

Want to be the next Simone Biles or Adam Peaty? You might manage it if you follow the unconventional tactics employed by Rio’s star athletes

My workout: Lawrence Pickford, 27, capoeira – ‘Your personality is reflected in how you move’

You can get to know someone instantly just by doing capoeira with them

The female strength on display in Rio is worth getting excited about

For the first time in my life, watching these Olympics, I am consumed with female body envy. I wish I’d worked out, toughened up, added muscle

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