The proffee principle: is it really a good idea to add protein to your morning coffee?
Caffeine is a stimulant, protein helps muscle recovery, and thousands of people are posting online about combining the two for a sludgy beige take on breakfast
Secular pilgrims: why ancient trails still pack a spiritual punch
Where kings and abbots walked, tourists now follow. Are these increasingly popular trips just another holiday or are we getting more religious?
Fit in my 40s: I tried a TikTok workout with my daughter. She hated every minute
Fair play, it was hard for my daughter to concentrate while delivering a running commentary on all I was doing wrong
From keep fit to sex: how Guardian readers have boosted their mood during the pandemic
Everyone needs a release from the stresses of lockdown life. Readers share the ideas that work for them
Runners in England plan 330-mile relay to mark launch of parkrun book
Eileen Jones, author of how parkrun changed our lives, will begin ‘bookrun’ in Lake District on Friday
Is that a unicorn? No, it’s a teenager taking a hike in the great outdoors…
The Ramblers charity, long known for its older demographic, is now recruiting the Insta-generation
Kate Humble on walking – and how to improve it: ‘The rhythm is really good for your brain’
The TV presenter thinks our newfound love of walking will persist after lockdown. She talks about hiking around Britain’s coast, the joy of newborn lambs and the true meaning of liberation
Close-ups, cats and clutter: what the online yoga teacher saw
Teaching via Instagram and Zoom is both more and less intimate than a real-life class
‘Inactivity is an ongoing pandemic’: the life-saving impact of moving your body
Even before Covid, four in 10 British adults were so immobile they risked their long-term health. But even small bursts of activity can bring huge benefits
Can exercise really release trauma stored in your body?
Ignore your inner cynic and try bioenergetics, which focuses on repairing damage caused by repressed emotion from the past
10 of the most tranquil places in the UK
Many of us have stumbled upon unexpected corners of serenity during lockdown. Here’s our bucket list of natural spaces to explore when we can
Burnout resolutions: ‘After one month of small changes, I feel better than I have in years’
Learning to embrace ‘under-ambition’ and self-compassion may be the best way to get through the year, Brigid Delaney discovers
Come on in! The exhilarating joy of outdoor ice-bathing
The popularity of outdoor swimming has soared during lockdown. These bathers are even breaking the ice to go for an endorphin-releasing winter dip
Fit in my 40s: I’ve finally found my perfect online dance class – and I’m sticking to it
With choreography drawn from all over Africa, and music to match, Kukuwa fitness hits the sweet spot
The joy of steps: 20 ways to give purpose to your daily walk
Has the novelty of a prescribed stroll long since worn off? From tracking animals to uncovering hidden history, here’s how to discover a new world in your neighbourhood