‘I end up eating quinoa in my pants at 11pm’: my year of living (a bit more) healthily

Last January Romesh Ranganathan decided he wanted to get fitter and feel better. Could he stick to his plan?

50 easy hacks to change your life in 2020

Sleep better, get fit, be kinder and improve your carbon footprint with these simple fixes

The six-pack can wait: how to set fitness goals you will actually keep

Falling off the keep-fit wagon in February is as much a cliche as jumping on it in January – here, three experts explain how to boost your chances of staying on track

Can your phone keep you fit? Our writers try 10 big fitness apps – from weightlifting to pilates

There are a dizzying number of apps promising to get you in shape – even if you can’t get to a gym. But can any of them keep our writers moving?

The wellness industry is selling you the myth that a healthy life is expensive

Ignore the wild claims for seaweed wraps and spin classes. Real wellbeing is about fun, fairness and relationships, says GP Margaret McCartney

10 great winter holidays in Europe for non-skiers

Mountain spas and dog-sledding, cosy cabins and roaring fires … You don’t need to hit the slopes to enjoy a snowy break

Fit in my 40s: a rowing machine is easy – open water is something else entirely

Even the most basic manoeuvre is fraught with potential mishap

Fitness tips: rowing for beginners

Get confident in the boat before you get moving and remember rowing is mainly a legs-based sport

Fitness tips: indoor surfing for beginners

Don’t move your upper body – and be prepared to wipe out