Latest Health & Fitness Features
“Imagine being told you can’t run, just because of who you are”: how Free to Run is using outdoor sports to empower girls and women
We meet up with a charity that uses running, hiking and camping to empower girls and women in places afflicted by conflict and gender discrimination
Want to get into shape this year? Check out how para-athlete Jonny Huntington trained to traverse the Antarctic
Jonny Huntington is attempting to become the first disabled athlete to traverse all 566 miles from the tip of Antarctica to the South Pole
The curse of winter chilblains – and how to avoid them if you spend time outdoors
Chilblains seem to come out of nowhere and cause pain and itchiness to fingers and toes – so what can you do to prevent and treat them?
Mythbusting: is sleep two nights prior to a race really more crucial than the night before?
The so-called "two-night rule" claims the hours you bank a few nights before race day have a greater bearing on your performance, but is it true?
“Try, record, adjust” – ultra runner Galen Reynolds’ expert advice on finding a nutrition strategy to suit you
Galen Reynolds will try anything once to find nutritional gains – but usually ends up fueling with the stuff his kids leave on their plates…
I've cut out ultra-processed food: here's what it's done for my running
With an increased awareness of what counts as ultra-processed food (UPF) and its detrimental effects, I cut it out. Now I'm enjoying a new lease of life on the trails
What is summit fever? The deadly all-or-nothing compulsion for the summit
Our mountaineering expert takes a look at summit fever, the sometimes-fatal mindset that occurs when desire overrides judgement in the mountains
“It rejuvenates my body and mind” – legendary Wild Kingdom host shares 5 tips for staying active as you age
The veteran wildlife expert Peter Gros shares how staying active has helped him remain vital and healthy
