How to get fit – without breaking the bank
Forget expensive gym memberships – you don’t need to spend a fortune to exercise. From the best free classes and apps to outdoor gyms and wild swimming, here is how to workout at a minimal cost
Fit in my 40s: ‘I’ve been to tons of lidos, but I’d never swum in one’
There’s a bit of a hippy undertow about the body communing with the water. But to find all this out, you have to get in
Strokes of genius: the beauty and calm of wild swimming
From tranquility in the Lake District and Brecon Beacons to lovely lochs in the Cairngorms, six enthusiasts reveal their top spots for a wild swim
Is cold water good for you? You asked Google – here’s the answer
Our writers answer some of life’s most difficult questions, writes freelance journalist Nell Frizzell
‘It’s part of the fun to suffer’: the people hitting the great outdoors this Christmas
Meet the river swimmers, paddleboarding Santas and others who won’t be spending Christmas on the couch
The Lanzarote resort that offers sun, sea … and lots of sport
Club La Santa in Lanzarote has three Olympic-size pools, plus facilities for just about any other athletic activity. It’s the perfect place for your DIY boot camp
Chillswim: making it to the other side of the lake
The Lake District hotest the latest in outdoor swimming events – a gruelling 5.25 miles in the rain and cold. But how do you make it through?
10 of the best swimming holidays around the world
Whether it’s wild swimming in lakes and fjords, a sea ‘safari’ in Crete, or a 6km swim in the warm waters of Mexico’s Baja peninsula, this selection of swims (and stays) is a stroke of genius
From swim watches to yoga apps, seven fitness gadgets to get you going
Whether it’s Hi-Tec’s activity tracker or JAM Transit’s sweat-resistant headphones, everyone needs a new incentive. So what are you waiting for?