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Rock climbing is surging in popularity, thanks to its physical, mental and social benefits

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Do you feel stuck, sluggish, out of shape or like your spark has dimmed? You’re not alone. It’s all too easy to fall into a rut while the years fly by – especially after decades injecting all your ene

This would be a very short article indeed if I just said “hard work” but actually that is very much part of the story: certainly it is impossible to become a champion without hard work. As we move int

A decade on from the launch of Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign, more women than ever are enjoying the mind-body benefits that playing sport nets you. Whether you want to finesse your forehand or bolster your ball-skills, read on to join them

From marathon tourism to Hyrox holidays, the latest trend in long-distance travel isn’t about how far away you go, but how much ground you pound while you’re there. WH ’s Jess O’Donnell reports from a trip where the most valuable currency is metrics and medals, and asks: is this departure from R&R a healthy destination?