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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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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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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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How to become the perfect workout buddy

With group running found to have the same impact on mental health as a course of anti-depressants, there’s never been a better time to enjoy the benefits of social exercise

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by Becky Bargh
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8 ways to supercharge your walk

Walking is one of the easiest ways to get fit and stay in shape – there’s little to no cost involved, it’s low impact on your joints and it offers a range of health benefits. Here are 8 ways to get the most out of your walking routine

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by Vitality
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‘No longer just a boys’ club’: Celebrating the sisterhood of sport

Britain’s female cricketers have been rising to the occasion and reaching all-new heights. To mark 20 years since the first Women’s Twenty20 match, we spoke with Vitality Ambassadors Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley and Heather Knight

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by Olivia Matsell
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‘My morning run is my mental break’: Julian’s story

Before Julian started running, life just got in the way. But since working his way up to a 5k, he’s run two marathons and now cannot live without it. We hear how Vitality helped him on his way

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by Adam Saville
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‘I don’t even feel like I’m working out’: Gemma’s story

Rediscovering her love of walking was a gamechanger for Gemma after she had her first child. Strapping on a child carrier come rain or shine is now second nature to her and her young family, and she’s never looked back

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by Becky Bargh
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Watch Jessica Ennis-Hill put Gabby Logan and Maggie Alphonsi through their paces

For International Women’s Day, Gabby and Maggie shine a spotlight on the importance of musculoskeletal health and how attitudes towards strength training are shifting

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by Becky Bargh
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Join the club! Rise of the running revolution

Communities of runners without credentials are mushrooming all over the country and millions are reaping the benefits. So, what’s the draw? Writer Isabel Mohan finds out

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by Vitality
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10 fitness trends to watch out for in 2024

With 2024 underway, wellbeing writer Jennifer Wallis speaks to experts about the fitness trends hitting the ground running this year (or not, so it may seem)

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