Sweat equity: infrared saunas are suddenly everywhere, but what do they do?

If you’ve noticed a new sauna studio at your local shops, you’re not alone. These businesses are opening across Australia, though evidence for their benefits is mixed

Foraging and walking on the way to the Sportsman pub in Seasalter

This marsh hostelry may not look fancy but the locally sourced menu and the warm welcome are just the ticket after a hike

On Slapton Sands: why my walk along Devon’s coast was a journey through time

A lot has happened in this little corner of the UK – discovery of early man, regal holidays, war disaster, humpback whale visits – all of which enrich the experience of taking this route

A walk on the wild side: explore the Avalon Marshes, Somerset

In the shadow of Glastonbury Tor, on the Somerset Levels, our writer discovers a wetland wonderland for wildlife

Street smarts: educational guided walks across the UK

From architecture in London, street art in Belfast and city routes hosted by former homeless people, here are some of the most informative trails on offer

A need for speed: if running is too risky, why not try race walking?

If you’re a runner prone to injury and joint problems, you may need to take up race walking. Just be prepared to look like you need the loo

‘Balm for the soul’: my beloved, blissful walk in the Forest of Bowland

This magical place is a history-imbued, gives-you-goosebumps expanse of fells, moors and farmland – with a fabulous pub at the end

Giant steps: why walking in nature is good for mind, body and soul

Rather than just moving from A to B, think about your surroundings and the wider ramifications of your walk

Portmeirion to Coleg Harlech: an architectural odyssey in north-west Wales

One’s an architect’s idyll, the other a faded brutalist gem, but both are worth seeing on this scenic coastal hike between the two

Bad weather is good for you: take a walk in the wind and rain

Don’t be put off by winter weather – going out into the mud and cold is highly beneficial to our immunity and general health

Can eight minutes of exercise make you happier? There’s only one awful, embarrassing way to find out …

Like half of all British women, I’ve barely broken a sweat in the last year. Time to investigate the Joy Workout, says Emma Beddington

Wild swimming: health miracle or a high-risk pastime?

More people than ever are taking to rivers and lakes, but experts are increasingly advising caution before an outdoor dip

Exercise with weights linked to lower risk of early death, study says

Older adults could benefit from routine including aerobics and strengthening activities, according to researchers

The Fitbit dictates your outfit. If you can’t do 10,000 steps in it, does it really work?

Our new love of walking has subverted our fashion choices – flat shoes are de rigueur and the pencil skirt virtually extinct

Right of Way review – eccentric short film collection roams around rural England

Archive footage combines with work from modern film-makers in a rousing and sometimes puzzling series on rural England