How to get the most from your walks

Walking is good exercise but timing how you walk, when you walk or where you walk can power up those steps even further. Helen Foster shows how

TAKE YOUR WORKOUT OUTSIDE FOR A BLAST OF JOY, FUN AND ENERGY, SAYS TRAINER FAYE EDWARDS

Yes, your gear needs to be practical, but that doesn’t preclude it being chic, too

Expert advice on the kit that makes a difference

Walking yoga is another hot new fitness fad, but this more mindful way to move can actually help boost your wellbeing

Research suggests that raising your heart rate outside can make workouts feel both less strenuous and more enjoyable. So, at the risk of emulating the energy of an elderly relative, go out and get some air – and while you’re at it, make this your strongest season yet…