Can you get fit in five minutes?
HIT, high-intensity interval training, is a new fitness fad, but can the possibility of less pain (and time) really equal more gain?
Ed Balls: marathon judgment-day approaches
The London marathon is on Sunday and if I'm not ready now, I never will be. But what has training for it taught me?
What I’m really thinking: The personal trainer
'I don't want to stamp on your dreams, but at some point I must come clean: I can't fix you'
Parkour fitness training takes a leap
Parkour involves hair-raising jumps over parts of buildings, but as fitness training anyone can get involved, says John Ashdown
Hang tough
The US is alive with new fitness trends, many of which will be making their way over here. Alexandra Starr tries out three of the best
How to make walking work for you
Joanna Hall, the creator of a six-week fitness programme for families and their dogs, gives some advice on technique and an overview of the training plan
Breathing for beginners
There's more to it than you think, and getting it right can help your training and keep you calm. Andy Darling asks some experts for their tips
At the double
An exercise routine that involves at least two different sports is becoming increasingly popular. Lucia Cockcroft reports on the benefits of cross training
Army fitness training diary: week 11
Follow Rachel Dixon's progress as she battles her way through the 16-week official army fitness programme. This week: a calming end to a frantic few days
Army fitness training diary: week 10
Follow Rachel Dixon's progress as she battles her way through the 16-week official army fitness programme. This week: a reader takes on the sergeant major role