Fitness
If you spend hours on your feet, compression socks will save you pain. Here are five pairs doctors recommend
Compression socks provide relief during long flights, hours on your feet or after surgery. Doctors say the best pairs are from Bombas, Physix and SockwellSix small upgrades to rel…
I'm an ultra runner – here are the best running vests and hydration packs in the UK for men and women
Here are our expert’s favourite running packs for everyday plods, all-out races and trail adventures• The best running shoes for every runnerRunners can end up carrying a surprisi…
Electrolyte lemonade to probiotic pop: do the new generation of ‘functional drinks’ live up to the hype?
They make grand claims about beauty benefits or extra energy – and even actor Gillian Anderson has her own brand. We investigate what they’re really doing – and put them to a tast…
Is strength training secretly just diet culture? – Stateside with Kai and Carter
After years of trying to be skinny, Guardian reporter Madeleine Aggeler did a 180 and decided to 'bulk'. Bulking, or gaining weight on purpose to get stronger, challenged everythi…
I spent years trying to get smaller. Until I decided to get bigger
‘Bulking’, or gaining weight on purpose to get stronger, challenged everything I was once taught to do with my bodyTell us: what impact have GLP-1s had on your relationships?I had…
Do You Need a Fitness Coach? How to Tell an Information Problem from a Support Problem
This past year, I became a complete beginner again. …it didn’t go how I expected. I’ve been a coach for over 15 years. It’s my passion, and why I was hired at Nerd Fitness back in…
Yoga for scoliosis can be life-changing | Letters
I’ve worked to cope with the chronic pain through ashtanga yoga, says Louise Zamparutti. Plus letters from Kirie Pedersen and Alice DevonThank you for publishing Natasha Livingsto…
A Canterbury trail: my pilgrimage from the cathedral to the white cliffs of Dover
After exploring the cathedral city, I battled the heatwave while walking to the Kent coast on the Via FrancigenaCanterbury for Evensong. Is there a more delightful cluster of syll…
Stuck inside? Our favorite puzzles, games and screen-free diversions keep the spirit of summer alive
Don’t let wildfires or blistering temperatures ruin your fun. Our favorite screen-free activities will keep you laughing, relaxing and even working out indoorsThe six best US jigs…
The best walking sandals for women: 10 comfy and supportive styles for summer
Our writer trekked more than 50 miles to find stylish pairs that can go the distance, whether you’re hiking, sightseeing or commuting• The best hiking boots for women – testedWhet…
“I Hate Exercise”: How One Mom Learned to Work Out Every Day Anyway
Eight months ago, Faye joined our coaching program. What she told us on day one is something we hear a lot: “I hate exercise. I want to have a better attitude about it so that I’l…
A moment that changed me: I started yoga – and saw my scoliosis in a surprising new light
As a teenager I declined a painful operation to straighten my spinal curvature, and it was a decision I sometimes regretted. But through daily stretching and exercise, my relation…
My rookie era: I signed up for over-40s football – it’s liberating to spend hours focusing solely on a game
My years of solo running means I’m fit and fast and I can usually get to the ball first. Eventually I’ll work out what I’m supposed to do nextI’ve spent decades on the sidelines w…
Stretch, be gentle and build flexibility: expert tips on doing the splits
Doing a split may look impressive, but experts caution it should not be done without practice and it may not be for everyoneOn Love Island USA’s recent eighth season, contestant K…
I walked 90 miles of the Camino de Santiago with this hiking backpack – it never let me down
After two weeks in Spain with only the Osprey Mira on my back, it became the perfect organizational appendage15+ things worth buying from Nordstrom’s anniversary sale – from Our P…
‘It’s absurdly welcoming’: why I do parkrun
After 356 parkruns, our writer shares the joys of being a perfectly average runner. Plus, top tips for sleeping in a heatwave and cool boxes for camping• Don’t get the Filter deli…
5 Overlooked Movements for Real-World Fitness
Squats. Rows. Deadlifts. Presses. There’s a reason why these are the foundation of any good strength program.[1] But if you’re goal is to be capable outside of the gym, there’s an…