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Meet the TikTok therapists offering free mental health advice
Legions tune into their bitesized broadcasts on burnout and anxiety. Katie Strick meets the psychologists going viral
London’s best gyms, fitness classes and boutique studios for 2022
From Michelle Obama’s favourite workout to female-only weight-lifting facilities, Rosie Fitzmaurice has a definitive guide to the best spaces to workout in this year
Exercise snacking — finally, a fitness plan we can get on board with
Noncommittal and free — where do we sign up?
How hypnotherapy cured my binge drinking
With more people than ever expected to ditch alcohol this month, Nicola Moyne shares how she harnessed the power of hypnosis to banish the booze
Beat the booze: your Dry January 2022 survival guide
A record number of us are going sober this month. Here’s how to do it right, says Katie Strick
Let’s go! Your ultimate 2022 fitness guide
New year, new you starts here. From London’s micro-gyms to why climbing is the new sculpting cardio the A-list loves, fitness aficionado Katie Strick has your January reboot sorted
The ultimate fitteratti Christmas gift guide
From ultra-light trainers to clever smartwatches, Katie Strick has a festive wishlist
9Round kickboxing gym: is this London’s best kept fitness secret?
The latest boxing concept to land on UK shores is a sure-fire way to a stronger body and more resilient mind, says Ellie Davis
Celebrity osteopath Anisha Joshi’s top tips for avoiding back pain
Whether you’ve been hunched over your kitchen table for the past two years or suffer from regular tension headaches, star spine specialist Joshi reveals her top tips for healthy bones and joints
This is the hot new workout for autumn (and it only takes 20 minutes)
Rita Ora, Poppy Delevingne and Amelia Windsor are all hooked on this electrifying workout. Rosie Fitzmaurice gives it a go
Where to get gait analysis for running shoes in London
Are you an overpronator or supinator? Rosie Fitzmaurice has the top spots for gait testing in London
Is egg freezing a work perk too far?
As more London companies offer fertility services, Kate Wills asks if this is about gender equality or something more cynical
6am Peloton and Britney Spears: Rishi Sunak’s morning routine revealed
The Chancellor claims his workout schedule has been “destroyed by this job’, but how does he stack up to other politicians?
Meet the man who founded Peloton - and made millions
The exercise bike inventor John Foley tells Susannah Butter about having a great pandemic, taking on London's gyms and making sure he doesn't break his son's heart
On yer bike: best cycling holidays in the UK
For real escapism, get on your bike and feel the wind in your hair. Katie Strick maps your route
What’s SUP? A guide to paddleboarding in London
As doctors confirm the health benefits of paddleboarding, Katie Strick takes to the water
Outdoor spinning and park bootcamp classes to book now
From park HIIT to cardio intervals, London’s green spaces are where it’s at to get fit when the sun shines
London’s best new mega-effective exercise classes to book
Enough of the home workouts, already! Your favourite gyms have been busy conjuring up packed schedules full of exciting new exercise classes. Rosie Fitzmaurice has the lowdown on where to flex, sweat and stretch
Anxiety tech: gadgets to help you find your zen
Tired, wired and worried about how you’ll cope with the big office return? Help is at hand — Katie Strick presents a smart toolkit to help you find your calm (at last!)
Contrary to popular belief, ovarian cancer is not a ‘silent killer’
Having lost her mother to ovarian cancer, Mika Simmons has made it her life’s work to prevent other women from suffering in the same way. Here she explains why it’s time for women to take control of their bodies
How to smash your post-lockdown gym sessions
You’re back in the gym, but it’s harder than you remember and you’ve forgotten how to work half the machines. Rosie Fitzmaurice has a crash course for getting back to it
‘Lockdown has enabled eating disorders, we need absolute change now’
Trevor Phillips’ daughter Sushila and Big Brother’s Nikki Grahame have died after battles with anorexia. The pandemic has caused four times the amount of people admitted to hospital for eating disorders and specialist clinics have two-year waiting lists, so what can be done?
A Cure for Darkness by Alex Riley: How I live with mental illness
Lobotomies, electroshock therapy and crippling medication are just some of the treatments that have been used to treat depression in the past. Science writer and sufferer, Alex Riley decided to write a book about the history and treatment of depression, partly to help heal himself, he tells Katie Law
The Gut Stuff: Why it’s time to talk about poo
London, how do you poo? Giulia Crouch meets Alana and Lisa Macfarlane, the DJs on a mission to shake up our microbiome
Peloton for rowing: Is Hydrow’s £2300 fitness machine worth the money?
The sleek, high-tech machine offers 2,000+ live and on-demand workouts and counts actor Kevin Hart and members of the US national rowing team among its instructor squad
Why’s everyone rollerskating all of a sudden?
While the past year has left many bereft of fun, a growing number of Londoners have been giddily getting their eight-wheeled groove on. Leonie Cooper reports on how we’ve fallen head over heels for roller skating
Could sleeping in separate bedrooms save your relationship?
More and more couples are choosing to sleep apart, Suzannah Ramsdale thinks they’re onto something
3D yoga mats: how sensory cues can boost your practice
A high-tech assistant to take your warrior pose to the next level
Your little black book of the best personal trainers in London
They've sculpted and toned the bodies of models and moguls, now it's your turn, says Rosie Fitzmaurice
6 expert tips for how to become a morning person
An expert explains how you can train yourself to be a morning person
World Sleep Day: meet Matthew Walker, the man of your dreams
It’s World Sleep Day today and as lockdown lack of sleep continues to be one of the nation’s biggest battles, neuroscientist and author of Why We Sleep, Matthew Walker shares his top tips with Katie Law for how to get a better night’s kip
Weight lifting can change your life—here’s how to get started
It’s no longer the intimidating, male-dominated section of the gym to be avoided at all costs. Now, more and more women are strength training too. From a female-only weight lifting gym to expert beginner tips, Rosie Fitzmaurice has your guide to pumping iron
‘I’m worried the pandemic has ruined my chances of having a baby’
After three happy years of being single, lockdown has created anxieties about meeting the right man in time to have a family, says Hayley Mortimer
Horatio Clare: ‘My psychosis was brought on by cannabis’
Two years ago the acclaimed travel writer suffered a catastrophic mental breakdown. He tells Katie Law about his delusional fantasies, being sectioned under the Mental Health Act and how he took the first steps to recovery
Seven And A Half Lessons About The Brain Lisa Feldman Barrett review
Your brain doesn’t ‘light up’ or store memories like computer files, personality tests don’t work and our brains are no more ‘evolved’ than any other animal. Katie Law enjoys a new book about the brain that is small in size but big on ideas
Why is breastfeeding still so misunderstood?
A commercial shown during the Golden Globes depicting the often agonising and demoralising reality of breastfeeding has been praised. New mum Kate Wills says this needs to be just the beginning of the conversation
How to find the right running headphones for you
Along with a good pair of trainers, decent headphones are an essential part of your running kit
The Mayr Method explained: What is Rebel Wilson’s diet?
Rebel Wilson shed over four stone last year. Rosie Fitzmaurice investigates how she did it and how she plans to keep the weight off