Exercise

51 per cent of women feel controlled by their periodsplaceholder image

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 lostplaceholder image

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 usedplaceholder image

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

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Lecturer to represent GB in 2025 World Cup

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

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

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

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

Fitness expert Laura Williams devises age-based fitness plansplaceholder image

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

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

Five ways you can enjoy a healthy half term this February

It's a smart mirror that keeps you fit with AIplaceholder image

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

More people want to go on walks this yearplaceholder image

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

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

Iceland have unveiled new shopping baskets with dumbbells attached to them - after more than half of busy Brits said they'd love to exercise while they shop.

Tom Morton

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

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 outsideplaceholder image

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

Winter can be a challenging time for our mental health. placeholder image

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

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

Seven expert tips to boost your mood and beat the January blues

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

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

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winterplaceholder image

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)placeholder image

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 placeholder image

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 abilitiesplaceholder image

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 appplaceholder image

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 Simpleplaceholder image

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

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

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 Britsplaceholder image

These images show what Brits think ‘healthy’ looks like

Wunderhorse before making their Boardmasters main stage debutplaceholder image

Boardmasters 2024: Wunderhorse chat main stage debut and second album

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

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)placeholder image

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

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These are the top 25 odd workouts Brits have tried

Four in 10 Brits have shunned traditional exercise methods - to get their fitness in weird and wonderful ways. 

Richard Jenkins

Brandon Miles May wears sunscreen daily, covers up his skin when he goes outside and has never touched a drop of alcohol in his life.placeholder image

I'm 35 but I look like a teen...these are my anti-aging secrets

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

5 tips from a fitness expert on exercising during your period

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

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

Newcastle teenager Kai Leighton tells his story of mental health issues that led him to setting up The Mental Shiftplaceholder image

Watch: I'm improving mental health in my community with Muay Thai

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

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Nearly a third of adults forget to drink water every day

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

Wegovy is now available on the NHS placeholder image

Weight-loss injection Wegovy now available on the NHS

Exercise to improve bone health. Photo: AdobeStockplaceholder image

Dr's Casebook: Exercise affects your metabolism and builds bone

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

UK heatwave: Expert tips for sleeping in hot weather

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

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The essential kit you need to start wild swimming

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

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

Aysgarth Falls in the Yorkshire Dales National Parkplaceholder image

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

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

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.placeholder image

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

Best surfboards for beginners: start surfing with foam and longboardsplaceholder image

Best surfboards for beginners: start surfing with foam and longboards

Foam, hard board and Mini Mal boards for beginners, from Decathlon, Osprey, Torq

Sian Lewis

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

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

The 8 best high support sports bras for 2021placeholder image

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.placeholder image

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 placeholder image

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)placeholder image

Hacks to combat the signs of ageing

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

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

Best men’s waterproof hiking jackets 2022placeholder image

Best men’s waterproof hiking jackets 2023

Best women’s ski jackets from Mountain Warehouse, Helly Hansen, TOG24placeholder image

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

Winter running gear for women: best thermals to wear when outdoorsplaceholder image

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 conditionsplaceholder image

The best women’s outer layers for runners

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