‘Men now want their bum to look good in jeans’: how male butts got bootylicious

From shapewear to surgery, the male quest to build the perfect behind has become a super-sized business

Wim Hof breathing and cold-exposure method may have benefits, study finds

Adrenaline release thought to dampen inflammation, but experts say method ‘not without risks’

My first time in a spin class: ‘I’m unable to escape. My feet are locked to the bike’

In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong endures two wheels, 45 minutes and the sounds of 50 Cent.

Every step above 2,200 steps a day reduces risk of early death, study finds

Research suggests every extra step up to 10,000 reduces risk even if rest of the day is sedentary

‘All it takes is a quick walk’: how a few minutes’ exercise can unleash creativity – even if you hate it

Do you have your best ideas while running to the bus stop, or walking the dog? You’re not alone. Researchers are finding remarkable links between movement and blue-sky thinking

10 of the best British walking festivals

This year’s hiking events cover everything from vineyard strolls to foraging safaris and coastal routes with spectacular views

‘Time for dreaming’: five writers on the slow travel joys that bring them peace

Turning off the phone and focusing on wild camping, sailing, foraging, fishing or beachcombing puts our authors in a state of mindfulness

‘I couldn’t wait to get back into sports leggings’ – a hip replacement at 52

Sophie Walker was fit and active until she was struck down by osteoarthritis and a hip replacement was her only option. Here she describes her journey to recovery

Knuckle-cracking is fine – and bad weather doesn’t make arthritis worse: nine myths about your joints busted

Research shows how to avoid joint pain through healthier living and eating, so stop worrying about rain and take vitamin D

I feel smug in yoga class, but is hypermobility a blessing or a curse?

Simone Biles and Michael Phelps are among those with excessively mobile joints. But will this leave them prone to pain and falls in older age? Not if they stay strong and active, research suggests