Fun for ever! The simple way to build a fitness habit you’ll actually love
If you can find a workout you always look forward to, you’re far more likely to stick with it and keep fitter for longer. Trainers give their pointers – and pitfalls
Fancy a stroll? Across Europe, young people like me are finding friends by walking our cities
We are the post-pandemic flâneurs: stepping out of social media silos to meet people and connect with the world around us
Stick nation! Why do 3 million people – including me and my kids – love stick reviews?
The internet’s go-to gathering place for those who rate and revere sticks is big and growing fast. The appeal is simple ...
The best women’s walking boots to hit the trails in style and comfort, tested by our expert hiker
From waterproof versions to leather designs, we put women’s walking boots to the test to find the best for every adventure
‘You’re made to feel you don’t belong’: the black hikers challenging UK rural stereotypes
Black Girls Hike will explore themes of prejudice and diversity in the countryside at Manchester Museum exhibition
Exercising for 30 minutes improves memory, study suggests
Research shows walk or cycle improves cognitive performance for day ahead – and day after
Walking with breaks might use more energy, but dogs can’t stand it
Study finds that breaking up your exercise is more effective, but Tim Dowling remains to be convinced
Strolls with stops use more energy than continuous walking, scientists show
Researchers show more energy needed to get going than later in walks when body is working more efficiently
‘I’d never head out without one’: 10 hiking essentials
From waterproof trousers to a compass, flasks to spare socks, here’s all the kit you need to keep you dry, safe and hydrated
Hiking Cheshire’s Baker Way: the joy of a less-known walking trail
They get less fanfare and footfall than the UK’s famous long-distance paths, but trails such as this – which starts in Chester and saunters through the local countryside – are just as rewarding