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In the Fitness section of Vitality Magazine online, we’ll show you the benefits of exercise not just for your physical but mental health too. We’ll keep you motivated to exercise in winter and spotlight the latest trends all in one place. Want to try a HIIT workout or start exercising with your bestie? We’ve got the inspiration you need to kickstart your fitness journey, one step at a time.

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Fitness

Want to give running a go? 5 things to get right

Have you thought about getting into running, but don’t know where to start? We explain some of the ways you can get started today

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by Olivia Matsell
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Fitness

Your guide to recovery: 10 must-know questions answered

Getting active is an essential part of leading a happier, healthier life, but recovery is just as important as the workout itself

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by Olivia Matsell
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Fitness

5 ways to improve sleep and perform at your best

The impact of sleep on our overall health is well-known, but does the old saying ‘you snooze, you lose’ really hamper our fitness goals?

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by Vitality
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Fitness

Master padel: The ultimate coach’s guide

If you're new to padel or looking to level up your game, padel player Alfonso Patacho offers his top tips

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by Olivia Matsell
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Fitness

Beat exercise fatigue: How to keep your fitness motivation high

Whether you’re starting out on your fitness journey or reaching for a new PB, motivation is essential to achieving our goals. Here’s how to stay on track, according to Vitality’s Head of Exercise and Physical Activity

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by Vitality
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Fitness

‘We never miss it’: Born’s parkrun story

Finding activities for the kids to do over the summer months can be challenging. But for Born and his family – their Saturday morning parkrun is already set

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by Becky Bargh
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Fitness

The 12 best bike routes for you to try all year round

Ready to embrace the call of the great outdoors? Explore the top 12 places to cycle in the UK throughout the year

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by Olivia Matsell
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Fitness

5 ways to make your walk more mindful

TikTok trend ‘silent walking’ is the latest twist on the humble walk and its resurgence is being led by the younger generation, writes Olivia Matsell. Here are five ways to get you started

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by Olivia Matsell
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Fitness

How physical activity can hack your anxiety

Physical activity can improve many aspects of daily life, but what many don’t realise is how effective it really is. Vitality Magazine finds out for you

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by Olivia Matsell
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Fitness

More than a parkrun: ‘It’s all about the community’

parkrun has given Mark more than he could have ever imagined – not least a budding community that he can rely on through the good and the bad

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by Becky Bargh
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