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Which muscles does cycling tone?
Cycling is a brilliant form of low-impact, cardio exercise. It's great for improving mental and physical health and works more muscles than you think
Hiking for beginners: everything you need to start hiking, including what to wear, safety advice and how to avoid injury
Want to get into hiking but don't know where to start? Check out our beginners guide, including the benefits of hiking, what kit you need and the best form
10 hardest Parkrun routes in the UK – and the world
Looking for a Parkrun that will test your mettle? Here are the toughest routes at home and abroad.
The best mountain bike centres in the UK: discover all-weather trails for every ability
Explore the most beautiful parts of the UK on two wheels at these top trail centres with fantastic facilities
Use nature as your own free gym with these easy outdoor workouts – for any age
Exercising outdoors will not only give you a physical boost, but a mental one too. Here's how to build strength without splashing out on a membership...
How to stay safe scuba diving
Diving into the underwater world is a thrilling adventure, but it’s essential to approach it with safety as your top priority say the experts at PADI
How to start scuba diving, so you can explore endless magical underwater wonderlands
Learning to dive leads to transformational experiences and a lifelong passport to explore and protect our blue planet, say experts at PADI
Why the great outdoors beats the gym: 6 beginner-friendly FREE activities for better fitness and mental clarity
Want to start getting fitter? Forget the gym says James Witts as the outdoors offers far more fun activities
What muscles does skiing work and tone? Why this exhilarating, adrenaline-filled, sport is a great all-body work out
Planning a skiing trip? We explain all the good it does for your body - providing you go easy on the Après-ski
What muscles does walking tone?
Walking is great all-round exercise that uses more muscles than you may think. We look closer at the less-obvious benefits that walking brings
Why is the first part of a run the hardest?
Find out what's the cause behind first-mile fatigue, and how to run though it
Get outdoors this Christmas: best activities, walks and experiences
Whether stargazing somewhere magical or roasting chestnuts over a bonfire, here is a selection of the best outdoor activities to enjoy in the British countryside over the festive season.
Top outdoor clothing picks from Berghaus: waterproof and cold-weather essentials, including raincoats, insulated jackets and fleece layers
The best mushroom identification books of 2025
Forage for fungi confidently with our pick of the best mushroom identification books.
Where to ski and snowboard in Scotland, England and the rest of the UK
Hit the slopes without leaving the UK with our guide to the best places to ski and snowboard in the UK.
Britain's best surfing beaches revealed: where to catch the perfect wave
Surfs up! Go catch a wave at one of the UK's best surfing beaches
Learning to scuba dive? Here's an essential guide to the equipment - and the lingo - if you want to speak like a pro
The experts at PADI explain all you need to know about scuba diving gear and its lingo
Stunning new - but tough - multi-day cycle route opens across West Midlands and Welsh borders: Marcher Castles Way route showcases best of area
Cycling UK, the people behind the King Alfred's Way bikepacking hit, announce another new history-loaded cycling route, this time in the West Midlands and Wales
When do the clocks change?
Find out when the clocks change – and why we change them. Plus, learn all about the history of daylight saving in the UK.
Is Parkrun the feel-good sporting hit of the century?
Still free, still fun and still delivering a wealth of physical and mental benefits to its participants. Parkrun should be celebrated this weekend, says Matt Baird
Famous shipwrecks: Discover dramatic stories of eight lost ships beneath our seas
Dive in, seek adventure and discover some of the incredible shipwrecks sitting below the waves in the UK’s waters with the experts at PADI
Sea kayaking tips for beginners: how to stay safe paddling in the sea
Make sure you stay safe sea kayaking with these tips
Best sea kayaking places off the coast of England: five locations perfect for coastal paddling adventures
As coastal adventures go there isn't much better than sea kayaking. From allowing you to get close to nature to thrill seeking over natural rapids nothing beats it. Here the experts at Paddle UK share there best sea kayaking places in England
Mudlarking tips: How to find hidden treasures along muddy riverbanks
Love hunting for vintage finds? Then you will love mudlarking. Here are some tips to get you started on your own mudlarking adventures