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Fitness

Simple and effective ways of getting active and keeping fit, from walking and running, to swimming and Pilates

A happy older man and woman dancing in the surf on a beach
Fitness

Walk yourself happy – five ways to get the most out of your time outside

Phillipa Cherryson
Three kettlebells
Exercise

10 of the best kettlebells. From budget buys to space-saving styles 

Becky Fuller
Lady curling weights
Fitness

12 easy ways to start moving more this National Fitness Day

Becky Fuller
An older woman with toned arms adjusts swimming goggles on her head with a swimming pool behind her
Swimming

How swimming can build muscle, whichever stroke you prefer

Julie Penfold
People standing on one leg
Fitness

Improve your balance in one minute a day

It’s Balance Awareness Week, so here are some tips to improve the skill many people take for granted - by standing on one leg

Hannah Verdier
Older male and female running outdoors together
Mental Wellbeing

Running for mental health – what are the benefits?

Julie Penfold
Runners on the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle taking part in the Great North Run
Running

Over-50s make up a quarter of the Great North Run – here’s why they love it

Paul Larkins
Three pairs of walking sandals on a patio with grass behind
Walking

3 of the best walking sandals for cool, comfortable feet

Phillipa Cherryson
Joe Wicks
Exercise

100-year-old Joe Wicks fan hailed “an inspiration” for workout video

Becky Fuller
A close up of someone walking along a rocky path using walking sticks
Hiking

The best hiking socks we’ve tested

Phillipa Cherryson
Man running in the park
Running

‘Run slow to run fast’ sounds too good to be true – but it works

Paul Larkins
Women in the gym
Gym Membership

Started the gym and gained weight? Here are some possible reasons why
A supermoon pictured in the night sky with the outline of trees visible.
Walking

How to see August’s blue supermoon – your only chance for 14 years
Older Asian lady swimming in a Better Leisure pool.
Swimming

Is swimming good for weight loss? What the experts say…
A woman adjusting the load lifters on her backpack
Hiking

How to fit a backpack to avoid back and neck pain
A woman hiker laughing
Hiking

How hiking benefits your body and your brain, too
Woman runner with her dog on a lead, going fast
Running

An intro to canicross: how to start running with your dog
A woman and man going for an outdoor run in the morning sunshine
Cardio

Should I do cardio in the morning and weights in the evening?
A pile of brightly coloured yoga mats
Yoga

Why yoga mat thickness matters – and how to choose the right one for you

Expert advice on which yoga mat thickness is best for you.
A woman on all fours doing a pilates exercise in a class
Pilates

Is Pilates strength training – or do I need to go to the gym?
Harrison Ford
Exercise

How Harrison Ford keeps fit in his 80s – and the £9 workout tool he uses