When you think about swimming, what pictures does it conjure up in your mind? Childhood lessons and chilly changing rooms at the local leisure centre? Or maybe summer days splashing around at the seas

Jane Taylor, 67, a retired nurse, lives in Cheshire with her husband Robert, 72. Ever since I was a little girl, I’d dreamed of becoming a ballerina. I started dancing aged three, and continued long i

It’s time to fight back against female inequality when it comes to working out

Not enough time to squeeze in strength training? Maybe think again. One study saw 10 of 19 female duathletes add twice-weekly strength sessions to their multisport programme. These comprised just four

Paddleboarder and author Jo Moseley shows how this popular sport can not only keep you fit but also benefit your mental health

If someone says ‘pumping iron’ it probably conjures images of burly Arnie-types sweating and grunting in the weights section of the gym. And it’s no wonder, the act of lifting weights dates back to an