Our tips for running, walking and staying fit: getting started, improving, eating and sleeping well, and avoiding injuries. Every article cites its sources.
No time to run? A large American study suggests that even a few minutes of running a day, at an easy pace, are associated with a longer life expectancy. What it really shows, and how to benefit from it.
Read moreWant to start running? Begin with walking, alternate walking and running, stay at a pace where you can talk, and be regular. The most important thing is not to go fast: it is not to stop.
Read moreNever increase your mileage by more than 10% a week: the rule is famous, but studies are more nuanced. What they really show, and how to progress without getting injured.
Read moreA large analysis of nearly a hundred studies suggests that eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, up to 800 g a day, is associated with less cardiovascular disease and a longer life. Reason enough to fill your plate with colour.
Read moreVegetables presented as indulgent get eaten more, and exercise makes the body's fat 'healthier', even without losing weight. Two encouraging studies for eating better and keeping moving.
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