As the new year sets in for many, a fresh start is just around the corner – whether that means lacing up your running shoes for a 10k or taking to the bouldering wall. Maybe you're hoping to make healthier food choices or master the art of kettlebell swings. Whatever your goal, staying fit and healthy as we move into the second half of life can feel daunting.
That's why the Guardian Live has invited three experts to shed some light on simple, actionable ways to prioritize our well-being: public health expert Devi Sridhar, journalist and author Mariella Frostrup, and health and fitness columnist Joel Snape. Alongside presenter Annie Kelly, they'll be sharing practical advice on how to stay strong and mobile, manage stress, and get a good night's sleep.
But we want to hear from you too! What keeps you up at night – should you really be drinking mugfuls of hot creatine? Are certain exercises worth the hype, or are there better options out there? How do you fit it all in, when life gets busy and our priorities get jumbled?
Post your questions below, and we'll pass them on to our panel on the night. Whether you're struggling with healthy eating, trying to stay active, or just looking for ways to reduce stress, they'll be sharing their expertise on how to make progress – not perfection.
The conversation is yours: share your health and fitness concerns, and let's get the discussion started.
That's why the Guardian Live has invited three experts to shed some light on simple, actionable ways to prioritize our well-being: public health expert Devi Sridhar, journalist and author Mariella Frostrup, and health and fitness columnist Joel Snape. Alongside presenter Annie Kelly, they'll be sharing practical advice on how to stay strong and mobile, manage stress, and get a good night's sleep.
But we want to hear from you too! What keeps you up at night – should you really be drinking mugfuls of hot creatine? Are certain exercises worth the hype, or are there better options out there? How do you fit it all in, when life gets busy and our priorities get jumbled?
Post your questions below, and we'll pass them on to our panel on the night. Whether you're struggling with healthy eating, trying to stay active, or just looking for ways to reduce stress, they'll be sharing their expertise on how to make progress – not perfection.
The conversation is yours: share your health and fitness concerns, and let's get the discussion started.
I'm so down for this! As we head into 2025, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the wellness advice out there. But what if we simplified things? What if our panel of experts offered us actionable tips that don't require a ton of time or money? 
I'd love to hear from others who are struggling with healthy habits – is it really worth trying new exercises just because they're trendy, or can we find alternatives that work for us? Let's chat! 
u know i think ppl overthink this stuff so much... just start small, like literally try doing one new thing a week? it doesnt have to be intense workouts or fancy diets... even just taking a 10min walk during lunch can make a big diff. and honestly, creatine drinks r not that bad for you if u drink em in moderation 
plus, stress is like, super personal... what works for one person might not work for another so its all about finding what works for U 
like creatine... isn't it just a fancy name for 'stuff that might help you gain energy'? I mean I know some people swear by it but to me it sounds like another excuse to buy more stuff we don't need 
. What really gets my goat is when everyone says 'exercise regularly' without giving any actual advice on how to do so with a busy schedule... like, what's a good way to fit in a workout if you're working from home all day? 
... as if that's always been easy for them 
. anyway, i'm sure my life will be just peachy once i figure out how to "prioritize" and make time for exercise 
And don't even get me started on creatine - it's just another stuff we're gonna end up paying money for and still struggling to hit our fitness goals. I mean, can we please just focus on making healthy choices that actually make sense? 
. What I'd love to see is more emphasis on mental health too – it's just as important as physical well-being 
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my fave way to stay active is goin on hikes w/ my pup its free & fun & gets me out of the house 
but idk bout creatine mugfuls lol do they even work? 
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Just let us eat pizza and watch Netflix without feeling guilty, okay? 
. Like, we're supposed to believe that just because you can bench press 50lbs, you're automatically a superhero? Newsflash: exercise is cool, but it's not a magic bullet for mental health issues 
And what's with all the "experts" on TV, claiming to have all the answers? Most people are just winging it and making stuff up as they go along 
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. But seriously, I've heard that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is good for your heart and stuff, but isn't it just a bunch of running around and jumping up and down? Is it really worth the hype? And what's with all the different types of exercise - yoga, Pilates, CrossFit... do you need to try them all or is one enough? 
) and my body loves me for it. For stress, I try meditation and deep breathing exercises... it really helps calm my mind 
- sounds good but who actually puts it into practice?