Exercise

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?

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

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

These are the nation's top 40 excuses for not working out