Despite the huge boom in wild swimming, most of England’s rivers and reservoirs are still out of bounds. Now lobbyists are diving into the debate…One Saturday morning in April this year a group of swimmers assembled on the bank of Kinder Reservoir in D…
Apple adds Fitness+ updates, including a group workout feature
After unveiling the Apple Watch Series 7, Apple shared updates that are coming to Fitness+, its fitness service designed around Apple Watch. Currently, the $9.99/month service is available in six countries, like the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. But at its press event today, Apple announced that the service will become available in […]
Apple Watch will now detect biking workouts, falls from bike when riding
Apple Watch users who ride bikes will get a handful of new features designed just for them. Announced during today’s Apple iPhone press event, the company says that Apple Watch will now begin to detect when users begin a bike ride to remind you to start a workout. And similar to other workouts, Apple Watch […]
‘I was sliding towards the drop and couldn’t stop’ – the writer who fell from a mountain
It is every climber’s worst nightmare. In this extract from his thrilling book about the glorious – and treacherous – Cuillin Ridge on Skye, Simon Ingram recalls the day its wild peaks almost took his lifeI had been out of signal for most of the day, s…
Move of the week: how to support your lower back
This exercise will benefit desk-bound lower backs and hips – it’s low-impact, but you’ll feel the burn if you do it properlyA great glute-strengthening exercise that particularly benefits desk-bound lower backs; it will also improve hip mobility, which…
Whoop raises another $200M for its athlete-focused fitness wearable
Founded in 2012, Whoop is far from a household name in the world of fitness trackers. But over the years, the company has attracted its share of converts. It hasn’t had any issue attracting venture capital over the years, either. Last time we checked in on the Boston-based company was in late-2019, when it raised […]
The Mediterranean diet: why it could lead to a more satisfying sex life
Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables and cutting back on red meat can counter erectile dysfunction – and reduce fartingName: The Mediterranean diet.Age: Coming up for 60 years old. Continue reading…
Work your muscles and rethink your diet: how fitness can help you through the menopause
From the right way to exercise, to what to eat and drink and the case for HRT, experts explain how women can prepare for midlife changes to their bodiesSometimes your body notices things before your mind does: you might think you’re so far away from th…
Fit in my 40s: can I master tap dancing? | Zoe Williams
The day I break into a sweat doing a waltz clog is some way offI was on board with Broadway Weekends – an online platform of classes that aims to connect theatre lovers to professional performers – even before I read its origin story. It was founded by…
Building a bare-bones home gym: ‘A small bar with weights and two dumbbells can do a lot’
With a few cheap items and a good routine it’s possible to start or continue a fitness regimen at homeThe longer lockdown progresses, the more ovals and homes around Sydney resemble makeshift gyms. Some trainers have shifted everything but treadmills a…