Exercise

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

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

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

Premier Inn has created an in-room workout guide for those who want to keep fit when staying away from home.

Steve Richmond

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

Comfortable, well-built hiking backpacks, with compression straps and excellent weight-distribution, for all your hiking trip adventures

Finlay Greig

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

Best winter gloves UK 2023: waterproof and thermal options for men

Men’s waterproof, thermal winter running gloves, from Berghaus

Best gym shoes UK, from Nike, Reebok, and Inov-8

Best gym shoes UK, from Nike, Reebok, and Inov-8

Best home treadmills UK: the best safe, at-home treadmills from NordicTrack, JTX and Decathlon

The best home treadmills in stock in the UK for all budgets

Keeping pets warm will be an important task for owners this winter

Vets warn pet owners against dangers of grit and antifreeze

Best men’s trail running shoes 2021 stable, high-protection shoes from Merrell, Salomon, inov-8, Hoka

6 of the best trail running shoes for men 2022

Loughborough Universities researchers had studied the effects of PACE labels rather than a traffic light system

Exercise it takes to burn off should be on food labels, research says

What is the best gym kit? Reliable gym bags from Nike and Lululemon

What is the best gym bag? Reliable gym bags from Nike and Lululemon

Fitness gadgets worth buying, including bala bangles and yoga wheels

Best men’s gym clothes for a comfortable, high performance workout

The best bluetooth headphones for 2021

The best bluetooth headphones for 2021

Women’s gym clothes ladies fit kit 2021

Women’s gym clothes: our favourite ladies workout kit 2021

These are the nation's top 40 excuses for not working out Gemma Francis

Best folding bikes 2021: brilliant bikes for commuting, road use, and easy storage, from Brompton, Bickterton and Tern

Best folding bikes 2021, from Brompton to Bickerton

Going for a run 'helps preserve memory'