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It's very important to be active every day. Being physically and mentally fit can reduce your chances of having a stroke, heart attack, cancer, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as several other conditions.

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Run clubs are all the rage – here’s why you should join one

Offering sober connection and friendly motivation with serious cardio gains, run clubs are booming right now. But what’s behind the buzz and how exactly can you join the new school of social fitness?

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What's progressive overload? With tips from a celebrity PT

Progressive overload: could it max out your workout? Star trainer and “Mr PMA” Faisal Abdalla weighs in on how it works and where to begin

24 hours with... Montell Douglas

Ever wondered how a double Olympian turned Strictly star spends her days? Montell Douglas talks flossing, failure and feel-good movement

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The marathon advice I wish someone had told me… with Jenny Mannion

Marathons are full of surprises – some thrilling, some painful and some you wish you’d been warned about. ‘Slow runner' Jenny Mannion sets the pace with tips, ‘maranoia’ and why loo roll's a must

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24 hours with... rugby player Josh Charnley

What does a rugby player’s day really look like? From diet and exercise insights to recovery downtime, a pro shares a sneak peek into their daily routine

The most common sports injuries and how to bounce back

Love staying active but worried about injuries? We get the inside scoop from a sports medicine doctor on the most common pitfalls and the best ways to stay safe, strong and injury-free

Why is flexibility so important for muscle strength?

We all do it: wrap up a gym sesh with a few stretches and head home. But what if regular stretching could actually make you stronger? We ask the experts to flex their knowledge

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Why rest is essential for muscle growth

Worried a rest day means you’ll lose everything you’ve been working for? A little rest can go a long way between regular, hard workouts – we asked a former Olympian and a fitness coach to tell us why

Ask an expert: how protein supports your sport goals

Take your fitness journey from strength to strength by upping your protein intake – with insight from our in-house sports nutritionist

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How many steps should you do a day? The ideal daily goal by age

Want to step up your fitness? Find out how many steps medical professionals recommend we take each day to help support our bodies’ physical health

Tips on resting & recovery post-marathon

After a marathon, how can you stop feeling like... well, you’ve just run a marathon? Here are some tips on stretching, food, rest, and more to help you recover well

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5 of the best chest exercises

Wondering how and why to exercise your chest muscles? We share why you should do chest exercises and 5 of the best exercises to help you sculpt and add definition.