Wild swimming: health miracle or a high-risk pastime?

More people than ever are taking to rivers and lakes, but experts are increasingly advising caution before an outdoor dip

Weekend warriors: why exercise doesn’t have to be regular to be good for you

Football, running, and swimming doesn’t have to be spread out during the week to be good for you, a new study says

From a hut by a Welsh river to a converted horsebox on the beach, saunas are appearing in unlikely spots all over the country

With the help of some innovative kit, these adventurers can easily negotiate both land and waterways

Cold water immersion has been shown to transform the way the body responds to stress, as Tim Clare discovered after a decade of severe anxiety

Things feeling a bit stale? These small tweaks to your routine will turn things around, boost your mood and could even make you a better person …

Factors from Brexit to lower production in China to war in Ukraine fuel limited supplies of pool chemicals

The extreme athlete known as the Iceman on becoming a TV star aged 62 and the day his corneas froze underwater

Our wellbeing breaks, from chic Richmond to remote Cairngorms, all include some yoga, but add camping, foraging, swimming and even pottery to the mix

Being a beautiful watery creature is a challenge if you have no technique or breath control – and can’t hear a word beneath your floral swimming cap