Exercise

Seven out of 10 believe it’s easier for their male counterparts to continue playing as they get older

Only seven per cent of women play team sports, survey finds

I tried the GYMPROLUXE Band and Bar Set and it actually gives surprising results - on sale now

I tried the GYMPROLUXE Band and Bar Set - on sale now

51 per cent of women feel controlled by their periods

Millions of women say their menstrual cycle dictates what they wear

Almost 45,000 hours of PE, since the London Olympic Games in 2012, have been lost

Ad Feature 4,000 hours of PE lessons lost in the last year, study reveals

The Walden Sports treadmill folds away to fit in small spaces when it's not being used

This electric treadmill is nearly half price - now less than £150

The average sufferer will experience the equivalent of 1,350 days of pain over 450 periods

7 in 10 women will experience period pain for equivalent of four years

"Compex Corebelt has been a game changer for my back"

"Compex Corebelt has been a game changer for my back"

Fitness expert Laura Williams devises age-based fitness plans

Fitness expert, Laura Williams, devises age-based fitness plans

There are lots of ways you can enjoy a healthy half term this February.

Five ways you can enjoy a healthy half term this February

It's a smart mirror that keeps you fit with AI

Be quick for a £400 saving on the Magic AI Mirror personal trainer

More people want to go on walks this year

Want to do more things in 2025 to make you happy? Try this new tool

Now you can do your dumbbell curls while you shop in Iceland

Brianna Alexander before, left, she used Simple weightloss app and after, right in yellow dress

Discount code: Save 60% off an app that has helped people lose 5 stone

Over half of parents would like their children to spend more time outside

Brit kids get four hours of exercise per week - but 14 on screens

Winter can be a challenging time for our mental health.

Pharmacist shares five ways to help symptoms of 'winter depression'

The dark nights and winter weather can trigger symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Seven expert tips to boost your mood and beat the January blues
Here’s how you can avoid the new year slump 👀
Sarah McCann

Walking is the ultimate stepping stone to a consistent running routine.

Running coach shares 9 tips on how to go from walking to running

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winter

The best Vitamin D supplement to take this winter - a doctor explains

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

Due to bladder weakness following pregnancy, the star struggled to nurse her little one and carry out basic tasks and chores around the house and outside

Ex-Strictly star Kristina Rihanoff leads bladder support dance routine

Smart rings are increasingly becoming the choice of the health-conscious for their discreet monitoring abilities

Smart rings guide: The best, the worst, and one you can get for free

Danielle Broadway has lost over five stone using an AI-based app

High-tech weight loss: How AI is helping people to shed the pounds

Danielle lost 42lbs in five months with the Simpler Life app, and is now 72lbs down since joining Simple

Here's what people are saying about weight-loss app with AI coach

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Expert advice for tackling the UK’s growing pet obesity problem

Shark is supporting Battersea Dogs and Cats Home as it celebrates and champions rescue dogs and cats across the UK

Dog owners splash out more than £760 a year on items for their pooches

Attributes which define a ‘healthy person’ include good posture, being able to move without difficulty and aids, and low body fat, according to Brits

These images show what Brits think ‘healthy’ looks like

Wunderhorse before making their Boardmasters main stage debut

Boardmasters 2024: Wunderhorse chat main stage debut and second album
Boardmasters 2024: Wunderhorse avoid rain to talk main stage debut, a second album and getting their surf on
Patrick Hollis

Olympic athletes have been using Nurosym ear pieces. Photo: Nurosym

Paris 2024: why are Olympic athletes wearing earpieces?

These 5 simple exercises can test your fitness and see how well you're ageing. (Photo: Pexel/Jonathan Borba)

Here are 5 simple ways to test how well you're ageing

These are the top 25 odd workouts Brits have tried

An expert shares five tips on how exercise during menstruation. (Photo: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP, Dan Kitwood, JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

5 tips from a fitness expert on exercising during your period

Olympic boxer Nicola Adams sets to empower women by offering self-defense lessons

Olympic boxer, Nicola Adams sets to offer women self-defence lessons

An in-room workout guide to keep fit when away from home

Nearly a third of adults forget to drink water every day

Nearly 7 in 10 adults feel embarrassed to go to the gym

Wegovy is now available on the NHS

Weight-loss injection Wegovy now available on the NHS

UK heatwave: Expert tips for sleeping in hot weather including freezing your pillow case and avoiding exercise

UK heatwave: Expert tips for sleeping in hot weather

Wegovy: What is the weight loss jab which GPs will offer on NHS

The essential kit you need to start wild swimming

Wetsuits for men UK 2023: we review suits from RipCurl & Finisterre

Wetsuits for men UK 2023: we review suits from RipCurl & Finisterre

Aysgarth Falls in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

UK’s best trails for families, dogs and disabled people

Is it worth buying an electric bike? We judge the best e-bikes of 2023

Is it worth buying an electric bike? We judge the best e-bikes of 2023

Match of the Day anchor Gary Lineker was asked by the BBC to step back from presenting their flagship football highlights program, Match of the Day, until they agree on a social media policy. Lineker, a former England international football player and previous winner of the prestigious Golden Boot award, tweeted his own views on the government’s Stop Small Boats policy provoking a row over the impartiality of freelance BBC TV presenters.

BBC licence payers, not Lineker, robbed of freedom of expression David Montgomery

Best surfboards for beginners: start surfing with foam and longboards

Best surfboards for beginners: start surfing with foam and longboards

UK weather: Is it too cold to take your dog for a walk - expert advice on when it’s dangerous to exercise dog

UK Weather: How cold is too cold to walk your dog?

The 8 best high support sports bras for 2021

The 6 best high support sports bras for 2022

Walking at a brisk pace for just 11 minutes a day slashes the risk of a premature death by almost a quarter, according to new research. Around 1,100 steps - half the recommended number - protects against cardiovascular disease and some cancers.

Walking briskly for 11 minutes a day ‘slashes’ risk of early death

Best men’s hiking backpacks UK 2023: multi-day packs from Vango, Montane, Salomon

Men’s hiking backpacks: multi-day packs from Vango, Montane, Salomon

Exercise has many benefits including helping with digestion and improving joint mobility (photo: Adobe)

Hacks to combat the signs of ageing

Multi-day hiking backpacks: rucksacks with 40 litre capacity and more

Multi-day hiking backpacks: rucksacks with 40 litre capacity and more

Best men’s waterproof hiking jackets 2022

Best men’s waterproof hiking jackets 2023

Best women’s ski jackets from Mountain Warehouse, Helly Hansen, TOG24

Reviews of ladies’ ski jackets from North Face, Helly Hansen, OOSC

Winter running gear for women: best thermals to wear when outdoors

What to wear when running in winter: best women’s exercise thermals

The best outer layers for female runners, to ensure you can keep running in cold weather conditions

The best women’s outer layers for runners

Best winter running shoes for women from On, Salomon, New Balance

10 of the best ladies’ trail running shoes from On, Adidas, Saucony

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