What does compassionate fitness advice really look like? Here are 7 signs of empathetic advice which shouldn’t trigger a crisis of self-confidence

“Eat less move more, simple!” I really hate this phrase, for 5 reasons - none of them trivial. Especially the last one.

Does the “7 stages of grief” model have anything to say that can help us cope with a loss of freedom of movement and the resulting culture shock?

We can send people to the moon, but can’t agree on the relationship between fat and health, as these 5 questions show.

Do you know what a Quantified Self is? Is it a good thing? Could you be one without knowing it? Do you want to be one?

It's important to understand that there are groups who want to influence your body and your relationship with it. Some have your best interest at heart, some want to make money. Which are on your side?

Talking about diet and nutrition always gets emotional. It's no wonder we always seem to be at war over it. Let's start a calmer conversation.

There is no better carrot for getting you going than the promise of a reward after exercise. But it doesn't always have to be a sugar-coated or alcoholic treat.

Don't have a fitness tracker, yet? Are you a genuine luddite? Or do all those numbers and options just seem overwhelming?

It might seem as if finishing a marathon is the only running goal you can set. But runners who don't run marathons are still runners.