More older people are exercising than ever before, but there is still room for improvement

Use the marathon inspiration to get off the sofa and get running, says Grit Doctor Ruth Field

The case for the one-minute workout is getting stronger, according to new interval training study

When Rachel Collins agreed to take the Swim for a Mile challenge, it seemed a long way off...

No woman ever got her husband to exercise by nagging him while swilling a glass of chardonnay

Malachy Clerkin took the challenge to Swim for a mile. Find out how he got on.... .

Don’t do it just because your friends are doing it, and don’t lose the love of running

They took on the challenge and they swam for a mile. Find out how two of The Irish Times team got on . . .

It’s almost race day for our ‘Swim for a Mile’ challengers . . . and they are feeling a little nervous, but ready

Swim Ireland coach Bethany Carson offers advice for all those who are taking on the Swim for a Mile challenge this month

Learn how to listen to your body and you can improve your pace and your chance of success in races

Reckless approach to resistance training is ‘endemic’ in sports, says Queen’s coach

Grit Doctor Ruth Field thinks it’s as easy as . . . in and out

Unless they hand me an outboard motor, I won’t be able to swim for a mile

Age, time and even pacemakers don’t get in the way of some mothers’ runs

‘A week out of the pool partying like it’s 1999 – thanks for nothing Prince – is met with some serious repercussions’

Physiolates, yoga and Pilates are great ways to keep fit, but there are exercises you should avoid

Study shows pregnant women think rest more important than exercise, despite the benefits

For Malachy Clerkin, every session follows a familiar pattern – "do it, nearly drown, do it again, get annoyed, do it again”

‘The trick is to note the lack of air without getting into a blind panic’

Step by step: Exercise is a means to an end – not a path to contentment

Kick your bad food habits and use your food as fuel, whatever sport you’re in

Derval O’Rourke: ‘If I just viewed food as fuel, that would be a boring way to live’

A buddy keeps you motivated and as miles fly by, worries, hopes and dreams are shared

To tackle the boredom, I count things on the pool floor – ear plugs, chewing gum

These apps make getting fit and healthy easy. They do everything for you – except the exercise

Nordic walking is a sociable way for anyone to keep fit and be outdoors

The pool echoes with Serena Williams-worthy grunts and growls

Ultra-running doctor Andrew Murray is set to follow the hoofprints of Genghis Khan across Mongolia

Feel like a challenge? The growing list of adventure races and endurance challenges are turning Ireland into an extreme sport destination. Here are 10 events for novices and naturals

Trying to teach a 35-year-old (stroppy) dog a new trick is never going to be easy

Focus, be mindful and have a mental stretch to keep your brain on full power

A heated pool will allow arthritis sufferers to loosen stiff joints easily

Don’t lose your way: Tips to get going – and stay going – all the way into spring

Pressure, long hours and the stress of the modern workplace have led many employers to offer free fitness regimes to their staff

Manchan Magan takes a look at the variety of adventure and endurance events all over the country this year

There are a good variety of hotels and resorts around the country where you can continue the good intentions and enjoy a relaxing time

For most people, there are 101 excuses for not doing exercise. Yet there are some for whom even greater challenges have been no obstacle in getting to a fitter place

Step by Step: Inadequate use has resulted in serious defects – my body is no longer in full working order

Every week, you will hear from The Irish Times journalists who have taken the challenge to Swim for a mile