Guides in fitness
Fitness
Cross-country ski length: tables for skis and poles by height
Buying or hiring cross-country skis and poles? See the tables of recommended ski and pole length by your height, and what else to take into account.
Fitness
Cross-country skiing for beginners, plus 15 places to try it
Dreaming of a cross-country skiing holiday? Learn the basic techniques, see the 15 best destinations in the world and get your gear sorted in this beginner's guide.
Fitness
VO2 max chart: good values for men and women by age
What is a good VO2 max? See the tables for women and men by age, the difference between VO2 max and fitness score, and how to train your oxygen uptake.
Fitness
Spikeball rules: how to play roundnet, explained simply
All the spikeball rules in one place: the serve, the three touches, the scoring and the classic arguments, explained so you can start playing right away.