The best resistance bands in the UK to improve mobility and strength on a budget, tested

Loop and tube bands are cheaper than a gym membership and take up less space than weights – our exercise buff put 18 to the test

From skipping ropes to Swiss balls: personal trainers on the best home gym kit

Exercise mats that don’t slip, easy-grip kettlebells and floor sliders … fitness experts share their best buys for staying active at home

From riding the bus to reaching the top shelf: 18 simple exercises to prepare you for everyday life

Fitness isn’t just about getting a six-pack or competing in a triathlon. These straightforward, low-intensity moves will improve your strength and mobility and make almost everything easier

Is it true that … you should sync your workout routine to your menstrual cycle?

There is no evidence that ovulation affects muscle-building, but you may feel stronger at certain times

Put those weights down! How ‘eccentric’ exercise opens up a whole new world of fitness

For years we have been told the best way to get fitter and stronger is to lift something heavy, whether that’s a barbell or our own bodyweight. What if how we put it down was just as important?

Is it true that … it’s harder for women to build muscle than men?

Men tend to have a higher ratio of muscle to fat, but women respond just as well to resistance training

‘Watching my six year old deadlift 35kg was pretty cool’: meet the children who work out

A growing number of parents are letting their young children train with weights. But is it a good – or safe – idea? We ask the experts to weigh in

Why everyone is lifting weights – and how to get started (whatever your size)

Are reps or weights more important? Is it good if it hurts? How should I structure my workouts? Everything you need to know about resistance training, from the experts

The zone zero secret: how ultra-low-stress exercise can change your life

Want to be healthier and happier, without spending hours slogging away in the gym? The answer could be a state just above total inactivity

Parklife! When gyms reopen, will anyone go back?

During lockdown, gymgoers have adapted, buying equipment for their homes and exercising outside. But there is one benefit of the gym that can’t be replaced