After surviving the chaos of the festive season, many of us feel our mood and energy take a noticeable nosedive at this time of year. By now, New Year’s resolutions are wobbling, focus becomes fuzzy a

Short days and dark nights can often prompt low mood and less motivation. This is often due to a lack of direct sunlight in the colder months which disrupts our hormones, particularly serotonin which

It’s dark and miserable outside, but these accessible indoor routines will keep you moving and boost your health this winter

Getting fitter doesn’t have to mean taking up running, getting in a swimming pool or joining an online aerobics class. These can all be great fun, of course – but if finding a spare hour or so to exer

Want to exercise but don’t have a clue where to start? Don’t be defeated, says Luisa Metcalfe . Our expert guide shows you how to choose a class you’ll actually want to come back to

Amid the short, cold days of winter, many riders struggle with motivation and mood. James Shrubsall finds out why this time of year hits so hard – and how to fight back