Five tips on getting fit after a health scare

Adopt these small habits now to protect your future health

Welcome to Mind Matters, our new column in which we will focus on all aspects of our emotional wellbeing, mental health and how this is intrinsically linked to our physical fitness.

From HIIT to yoga, strength to aerobic training – what works, what doesn’t and what you need to know

We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can manage how we deal with challenges. Our expert guide will help you survive (and even thrive) when things get tough

GOOD HEALTH DOESN’T HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE. IN FACT, MANY OF THE BEST HABITS ARE COMPLETELY FREE. OUR FAVOURITE EXPERTS SHARE HOW TO IMPROVE WELLBEING – WITHOUT TAKING OUT A MORTGAGE

Strength training is highly beneficial for all ages so don’t let your age hold you back from starting – or continuing – to use weights. But what you do, and how often you do it, might need to change o