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Team sports, ball skills, lycra shorts and gym subscriptions not on your agenda? Then discover the benefits of walking. Arveen Bajaj stretches her legs.

Do you fancy being a dab hand at downloading from your digital? Then strike a pose, please, for Julie Ferry.

Out of the archive and into the oven… Kate Maynard found some inspiring recipes in an unlikely place.

Reckon you could give Whitney or Elton a run for their money? Arveen Bajaj fancies her chances with Simon Cowell.

Ever wished your rowing machine was whooshing through sparkly blue water rather than rooted to the floor? Sarah Hicks took the plunge, and caused a splash.

Don't get crowded by commuters: cycling is the only way to travel. ‘Bring back spokie-dokies!’ says Rowena Milan.

Recently there has been an explosion in the number of courses available to DCPs. With increased recognition for the team, providers have realised that they must adapt to fulfill your training needs, ranging from basic skills to integrated courses with dentists, full-time courses to flexible learning. There has also been a push from institutions to include DCPs in the training of the dentists of the future; competition to provide the ultimate course has heated up. But where does all this change leave DCPs? If you are keen to see your career progress there has never been a better time. As there is so much choice, Vital has decided to help you decipher the maze. This list isn't exhaustive but it should give you a starting point to find out what is available in your area.

Do you struggle to haul yourself to the surgery in the morning, ache from being on your feet all day, or lie awake at night feeling tense even though you're tired? Then maybe you need to do some work on your chi. Kate Maynard investigates this increasingly popular exercise phenomenon.

Hooray, the holiday season is just around the corner after what seems like an eternity. Kate Maynard is on hand to create a stress-free you with some essential tips to minimising your holiday wardrobe.