Supplements for New Athletes: A Realistic Guide
Starting a fitness journey? Learn the facts about protein powders, creatine, and vitamins. Discover how to use supplements wisely to support your training goals, not replace a balanced diet.
Starting a fitness journey? Learn the facts about protein powders, creatine, and vitamins. Discover how to use supplements wisely to support your training goals, not replace a balanced diet.
A personal trainer shares 10 affordable US workout products to reboot your fitness routine in 2026, from stretching straps to suspension trainers. Start your year on fitter footing.
We ran over 1,000km to find the best GPS running watches for 2026. From Garmin to Suunto, discover the top models for beginners, budget buyers, and serious athletes to hit your fitness goals.
Start a simple penny-a-day savings challenge on New Year's Day and you could have over £650 by next Christmas. We detail the monthly amounts and alternative methods.
Struggling with winter fitness? A counsellor and top PTs reveal 7 actionable tips to launch your New Year's health goals, boost mental wellbeing, and stay on track.
Pro-Palestine and Indigenous activist groups are taking the Minns government to court over new laws they say strip away the right to peaceful protest. Read the full story on the constitutional challenge.
A Michelin-trained chef is accused of cheating in multiple Thai restaurant eating challenges, hiding food in his bag to win over £700 in prize money. Read the full story of the scandal that left staff suspicious.
Fitness coach Joe Wicks opens up about his difficult childhood, his rise to fame during lockdown, and how he now defines success as stability and connection. Read his inspiring story.
Get motivated for 2026 with up to 50% off branded sportswear at Marks and Spencer, including Sweaty Betty leggings and shorts from £27.50. Shop the sale now!
Take on The Guardian's festive cartoon challenge. Can you identify 20 famous faces from 2025's news in Stephen Collins' latest illustration? Find the answers and relive the year's biggest moments.
A journalist's quest to break a UK record by eating Dave's Hot Chicken's Carolina Reaper tenders in Soho leads to searing pain and a cautionary tale about extreme spice. Discover the full fiery story.
Tackle the latest hard Sudoku puzzle, number 7145. Sharpen your logic and test your problem-solving skills with this classic brain teaser. Can you solve it?
Angela Rayner is writing a memoir detailing her journey from poverty to Deputy PM and her resignation over a stamp duty row. The book, set for 2026, fuels talk of a future Labour leadership challenge.
Speculation grows over Donald Trump's health and fitness for office as his public appearances dwindle and political influence declines. Analysis of his second term and third-term ambitions.
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash, Newcastle United and Chelsea face a major injury crisis with 10 players ruled out. Get the latest team news and updates.
A High Court judge will decide in the new year whether a judicial review challenging trans access to Hampstead Heath's single-sex ponds can proceed. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
Darts star Gerwyn Price has lost nearly three stone by eating cleaner and maintaining a calorie deficit. The Iceman feels fitter and more energetic as he begins his World Darts Championship campaign.
A new report reveals Chelsea suffered a 44% rise in injuries post-Club World Cup, costing the club £17m. Read the full analysis of football's workload crisis.
Discover expert-backed plank duration targets for your age group, from 20s to 60+. Learn proper form, modifications, and why quality beats quantity for core strength.
Organiser of Greedozer Invasion Day rally launches legal fight against Victoria's new CBD search powers. Could this set a precedent for protest rights in the UK? Read the full analysis.
After weeks of testing, one family's smartwatch rivalry is settled. We compare the Garmin Venu 4 and Fitbit on setup, features, and value to see which wearable comes out on top.
Five Australian teenagers are legally challenging a new law banning under-16s from social media. Explore the landmark case, its arguments, and the global implications for digital rights.
Arsenal suffer a defensive blow as Cristhian Mosquera is sidelined for up to two months. Mikel Arteta provides injury updates on Declan Rice and praises Mikel Merino's impact. Read the latest team news.
Can you conquer The Guardian's notoriously hard Sudoku puzzle #7128? Test your logic skills with this classic brain teaser. Grab a pen and give it a go!
Donald Trump says he will release results of an October MRI scan, yet admits he has 'no idea' what was examined. The 79-year-old president faces renewed questions over his cognitive fitness.
Planning an organised challenge? Get essential advice on training, kit, and mental prep for UK and overseas events from seasoned participants. Share your own tips!
Felicity Ashely thought stomach cramps during her 3000-mile Atlantic row were dehydration. The truth was bowel cancer. Read her inspiring survival story.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 returns to Elstree with six couples facing the first-ever Instant Dance Challenge. Live coverage from 6.05pm on BBC One. Follow all the action!
Tackle the Guardian's latest Killer Sudoku 998. Apply normal rules and solve dotted-line shapes. Find the solution in the next issue. Challenge your mind today!
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