Cold baths, cherry juice and sleep: the secret to staying fit in your 40s

Despite aching backs and stiff joints, a growing number of elite athletes – from Zlatan Ibrahimović to Serena Williams – are pushing the clock back. So why can’t you? We ask the experts how to do it

Chris Boardman to lead new walking and cycling body in England

Former Olympic cycling champion vows to take back streets from motor traffic as head of Active Travel England

Easy wins: strengthen your pelvic floor a little more every day

Pelvic floor exercises built into your daily routine can help improve core strength and sexual function and lessen incontinence

How to move: with neck and shoulder pain

Exercise is important but there are key things to consider before starting – and no fixed recipe for treatment

How to move: with migraines

Migraines can be debilitating, but exercise may help limit their frequency and intensity. Here are some points to consider

How to move: with foot pain

Nearly one in five Australians experience foot pain, but exercising effectively can provide huge benefits. Here’s what to consider before getting started

How to move: with osteoporosis

The benefits of exercise for those with osteoporosis are great, and many exercises may be safe – so long as you avoid the risk of falling

Skateboarding in middle age: ‘It helps me switch off’

It’s good for mental health, a study found, but what’s it like being an older person at the skatepark?

On the right track: how walking connects me to the land and its people

From the Himalayas to Palestine and north London to south Devon, hiking gives a sense of belonging

How to move: with asthma

Embarking on exercise can be daunting for people with asthma, but it can have significant benefits. Here are a few things to consider before starting

How to move: with chronic back pain

Exercise is critical for the millions of people who live with chronic back pain. But how can you do it safely and effectively?

In 2021 I ran 2,000km. It was the first resolution I’d kept longer than two weeks

It took an app, a long lockdown and pushing through injury for Benjamin Giles to reach his self-imposed target. But most of all, it took obsession

How to move: with rheumatoid arthritis

Activity encourages the body’s healing functions – ‘if you rest, you rust,’ a rheumatologist says – and every form of arthritis can benefit from exercise

Lost your get up and go? Here’s how to get it back

After a lifetime of loving exercise, Martin Love lost his motivation. But where had it gone? And could he get it back? Plus, five experts on how to maintain your mojo

A beginner’s guide to snorkelling: ‘Slow down … you see the most amazing stuff’

An easy entry into adventure, it does not cost much to get started with snorkelling – all you need is a decent mask, a wetsuit and the right place to go