Don’t quit booze – just drink differently: 15 ways to change your life without trying all that hard We ask the experts for the small life changes that can make a big difference
How to hold off the hands of time: the evidence-based guide to ageing well From skin care to a diet of foods with a neuroprotective quality, there are proven scientific methods to staying healthy
I’m a fortysomething runner. Can I become a flexible person in a month? Tired of being the loser who couldn’t touch her toes, I consulted the stretching experts for an easy-does-it entry into bendiness
The weird world of celebrity training: how Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Madonna get in shape for their shows It takes incredible stamina to sing and dance for three hours night after night after night. Fitness professionals talk us through the stars’ regimes
The buddy boost: how ‘accountability partners’ make you healthy, happy and more successful The idea of a friend who helps you commit to your goals is growing in popularity – whether you want to get fit, write a novel or build your business
Shock of the old: 12 torturous and orgasmic exercise fads Want to get fighting fit? Try a vibrating belt or a rocking saddle – almost as effective as riding a horse!
I know sitting is bad for me. But how can I cut back when it’s so much fun? I eat my greens and I look after my gums. There’s not much I won’t do for the sake of my health. But this? Get lost, writes Emma Beddington
My mind was poisoned by diet culture. Then I tried weightlifting In the Ozempic era, the craze for thinness is everywhere. But if you concentrate specifically on what your body can do, it is sometimes possible to rearrange your brain, writes Zing Tsjeng
Fitness fads come and go, so why not walk away from the pressure to count your daily steps? A 22-minute brisk daily walk is the new magic number, but when I’m not watching the clock, I lose track of time – in the best possible way
Should I worry about getting less exercise in winter? As the light levels fall and the temperature drops, is it OK to just hunker down and take it easy till spring? Or will that bring on the blues?