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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

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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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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‘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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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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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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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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‘I can see why people do it’: Christina’s parkwalk story

Finding ways to manage stress can be difficult. But for Christina, she found community and calmness through weekly walks at parkrun

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by Olivia Matsell
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‘I love walking, I love having a chat’: Heather Knight celebrates community at parkrun

Knight knows the score when it comes to parkrun – as a regular herself. But walking a course allowed for a greater sense of community than she was expecting

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by Becky Bargh
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A new walk of life: The power of community

This National Walking Day, Vitality is hitting home the power of a community-led walk and how it can do more than just ignite your social circle, writes Jennifer Wallis

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by Vitality