Fitness through the ages

Keeping active is key to a healthy lifestyle. However, our bodies' needs change as we get older and we need to target our exercise accordingly, says Andy Darling

Know your enemy: injuries explained

Aches, breaks, sprains, strains - all can have a vital effect on the season. Physiotherapist Rebecca Christenson sorts the knocks from the crocks

Walking with the fishes

Swimhiking allows you to travel miles on land and water and leaves you feeling like Tarzan

A health ticket to ride

As Britain's second biggest killer, prostate cancer is hard to talk about. But Alex Games rises to the cycle challenge that will raise awareness, with help from some well-known supporters

The many figures of fitness

Pilates fans are famous for having flat tummies, but did you know that walking gives you a perter bottom than jogging, or that Spin classes can make your shoulders rounded? Exercise expert Joanna Hall reveals how sport dictates body shape

Tri, tri and tri again

Triathlon is the UK's fastest-growing participation sport. James Witts offers a training guide for all fitness levels

Two wheels

Claire Armitstead: This scenario is to illustrate the sort of compromises that most everyday cyclists have to make when buying a new bike