Second act sensations! Meet the people who reached peak fitness – after turning 50

Rich started working out, Mags started running and Shashi started walking three times a day. It is possible to reach new goals as you get older and it is not only your physical health that benefits

’You feel like a child again!’ Would exercising at 5am make you a happier person?

While 99% of us are still fast asleep, members of the Win the Morning, Win the Day movement are throwing themselves into a dawn walk or swim. We join them where it all started, on a beach in Hampshire

The joy of wild swimming and wild camping in the Lake District

The writer’s take on the Eskdale Horseshoe sees England’s highest peak plus plenty of hidden bathing spots, waterfalls and other aquatic gems

Sleeping badly? Jump straight out of bed and get exercising

Poor sleep quality could shorten your life, but research finds strenuous physical activity may undo some of the damage

10 of the best organised swims in Britain’s lochs, lakes and rivers for 2021

These summer and autumn swim events – for all abilities – are in eye-catching locations that make taking the plunge well worth it

Come on in! The exhilarating joy of outdoor ice-bathing

The popularity of outdoor swimming has soared during lockdown. These bathers are even breaking the ice to go for an endorphin-releasing winter dip

Cold play: how to enjoy UK outdoor activities – even in winter

There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear, say the experts, who share their top spots for winter fun – and the kit that can make it all possible

Fit in my 40s: can I flex my swim muscles on dry land?

From running to resistance bands, there are plenty of ways to keep your form without getting wet

Favourite ways to spend New Year’s Day outdoors

You say you want a resolution? Writers, artists and adventurers share their ideas for kickstarting the year ahead

Thrill of the chill: the best outdoor winter swimming spots in Britain

From an icy dip in Snowdonia to a plunge into the Atlantic in Cornwall, here is where to go if you are in the mood for an invigorating, cold-water swim – bobble hats are recommended