About 6 million middle-aged people in England are endangering their health by not taking so much as a brisk walk […]
Lidos: UK rekindles passion for swimming
Swimmers across Britain will greet the longest day by plunging into a pool tomorrow. Many will take that summer solstice […]
Get fit in 12 weeks: Week four
These exercises strengthen the transverse abdominus (a big, flat sheet of muscle that wraps around your waist, forming a natural […]
Learning to swim: the incredible joy of jumping in
Most children seem to love jumping into the water – the children I teach would spend the whole swimming lesson […]
No strain, no gain?
There are many ways to stretch a muscle and iron out the knots of everyday life. You can do it […]
Matt Seaton: Bike doc
Dear Matt, I am looking at new bikes for my six-year-old daughter. She is used to cycling both on her […]
Professor Nicola Maffulli: Tied up too tight
I’m 24 and run five miles three times a week. Recently, when running, my right foot hurts for the first […]
Claire Armitstead on securing bikes
Ten days ago I nearly became a crime statistic. It happened on a Saturday, some time after I dropped my […]
Cross-country riding vs polo
Endurance Cross-country: A cross-country course (part of eventing, alongside dressage and showjumping) can involve up to 5-6km of fast, hard […]
Peta Bee: How to … boost your stamina
Do plenty of aerobic exercise such as running, swimming, cycling or walking. During aerobic activity, muscles require more oxygen than […]