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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?

With spells of snow sweeping across the UK, 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

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

Victoria Betts, with son Luke and daughter Lilith, and (right) her late husband Adam pictured during his army service

Army husband's tragic death inspires Victoria's fundraiser
A Melton woman says training for an ironman triathlon event is helping her cope with the death of her husband from a rare blood cancer last year aged just 40.

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

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

A new survey shows children in the Melton borough are more active now compared to 12 months ago EMN-200120-122946001

New survey shows children in Melton borough are now more active