Tales from the pod

From marathons to Hyrox , workout regulars are training like elites to find purpose, community and proof of what their bodies can do. Is this the ultimate antidote to life in 2025?

Training hard? Under-fuelling? There’s more at stake than a couple of off days – including your health. Here’s what you should know about the condition known as Red-S

After discovering the power of movement for your mind, 47-year-old Helen Foster, from Yorkshire, experienced a debilitating episode of depression, one that could have cost her her life. Here, she reveals what running means to her

For anyone devoted to a fitness regime, party season can feel like the least joyful time of year. But swerving nights out and anything stronger than a protein shake risks more than a buzzkill reputation – it can put a downer on your entire emotional wellbeing. Instead of Team Health or Team Hedonism, the best festive gift is unwrapping a middle ground between clean living and a little chaos

Some sessions always leave the Doc searching for excuses

Q I find speed sessions incredibly boring. Do you have any suggestions for making it more interesting? A Here are some fun sessions you can try; don’t forget to do five minutes of brisk walking or jog