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RETROSPECTIVE READING PLAN

A year of useful reading.

One or two practical guides each week, from November 2025 to November 2026.

The weeks below are suggested reading slots, not original publication dates.

November 2026

  1. Week of
    Illustration of health charts on a laptop and phone

    Apps & devices

    How to view Apple Health data on a Mac

    4 min read

October 2026

  1. Week of
    Illustration of taking a short movement break from desk work

    Fitness

    Break up sitting with short movement breaks

    2 min read
  2. Week of
    Illustration of an adult taking a break beside a park path

    Fitness

    A walking routine that starts where you are

    2 min read
  3. Week of
    Illustration of a person checking the fit of a running shoe

    Fitness

    Choose running shoes that fit your runs

    2 min read
  4. Week of
    Illustrative meal with vegetables, chickpeas, brown rice and water

    Nutrition

    Build a balanced meal from foods you already eat

    2 min read

September 2026

  1. Week of
    Illustration of two people talking during an easy run

    Fitness

    How easy should an easy run feel?

    2 min read
  2. Week of
    Illustration of a person combining a walk with simple strength equipment

    Fitness

    Fit strength and cardio into the same week

    2 min read
  3. Week of
    Illustration of preparing a calm bedroom for sleep

    Recovery

    Make enough room for sleep

    2 min read
  4. Week of
    Illustration of a person resting on an exercise mat after training

    Recovery

    Muscle soreness: what helps and when to rest

    2 min read
  5. Week of
    Illustration of a person reviewing health charts at a desk; screens are illustrative

    Apps & devices

    Health apps compared: features and limits

    13 min read
  6. Week of
    Illustration of preparing walking shoes for a short daily outing

    Habits

    Start a health habit small enough to repeat

    2 min read

August 2026

  1. Week of
    Illustration of a person setting up a mat and dumbbells for a short workout

    Fitness

    Make a short strength workout worthwhile

    2 min read
  2. Week of
    Illustration of a runner on a steady outing along a coastal path

    Fitness

    Plan a long run you can recover from

    2 min read
  3. Week of
    Illustration of a relaxed walk beside a river

    Recovery

    Rest day or gentle movement? How to choose

    2 min read
  4. Week of
    Illustration of carrying shopping up steps

    Fitness

    Build a balanced week of cardio and strength

    2 min read

July 2026

  1. Week of
    Illustration of a person taking a quiet breathing pause

    Wellbeing

    A practical reset for everyday stress

    2 min read
  2. Week of
    Illustration of a person walking outdoors in morning light

    Recovery

    Use daylight to support better sleep

    2 min read
  3. Week of
    Illustration of a runner checking a wristwatch after an easy run

    Fitness

    Understand your running heart-rate zones

    2 min read
  4. Week of
    Illustration of planning time for an activity and a backup option

    Habits

    Make a habit plan with a useful backup

    2 min read

June 2026

  1. Week of
    Illustration of dumbbells and a resistance machine in a gym

    Fitness

    Machines or free weights: which should you use?

    2 min read
  2. Week of
    Illustration of a person holding manageable dumbbells at home

    Fitness

    Can lighter weights build muscle?

    2 min read
  3. Week of
    Illustration of a runner taking a walking break on a park path

    Fitness

    Start running with walking breaks

    2 min read
  4. Week of
    Illustration of a reusable water bottle being filled after exercise

    Nutrition

    Water or electrolytes after exercise?

    2 min read
  5. Week of
    Illustration of a person writing a short note before bed

    Wellbeing

    Wind down when your mind is busy

    2 min read

May 2026

  1. Week of
    Illustration of a home monitor and a record book for discussing readings

    Health data

    What to do when a health measurement changes

    2 min read
  2. Week of
    Illustration of a quiet workspace with a phone set aside

    Wellbeing

    Focus better with fewer interruptions

    2 min read
  3. Week of
    Illustration of a runner's feet moving along a park path

    Fitness

    Should you change your running cadence?

    2 min read
  4. Week of
    Illustration of a runner following a gently curving park path

    Fitness

    Increase running distance without big jumps

    2 min read
  5. Week of
    Illustration of reviewing automatically recorded activity after a walk

    Apps & devices

    Track habits with Apple Health

    2 min read

April 2026

  1. Week of
    Illustration of a runner preparing for a session on an outdoor track

    Fitness

    Try running intervals at a controlled pace

    2 min read
  2. Week of
    Illustration of a person warming up with a brisk walk before running

    Fitness

    Warm up before your next run

    2 min read
  3. Week of
    Illustration of a weekly health-data review with a notebook and tablet

    Health data

    Make your health data useful in a weekly review

    2 min read
  4. Week of
    Illustration of a smartwatch and sleep diary beside a bed

    Recovery

    Sleep scores: what to trust and what to ignore

    2 min read

March 2026

  1. Week of
    Illustration of a person carrying groceries during an ordinary day

    Fitness

    Build strength for stairs, shopping and daily life

    3 min read
  2. Week of
    Illustration of a person choosing a manageable dumbbell in a gym

    Fitness

    How to choose a weight you can control

    2 min read
  3. Week of
    Illustration of coffee and water on a sunlit kitchen table

    Recovery

    When to stop caffeine before bed

    2 min read
  4. Week of
    Illustration of comparing activity records over time

    Health data

    Measure progress without chasing perfect numbers

    2 min read
  5. Week of
    Illustration of a person opening bedroom curtains in the morning

    Recovery

    Build a sleep schedule you can keep

    2 min read

February 2026

  1. Week of
    Manufacturer photograph of an athlete wearing a Garmin fēnix 9 during training

    Apps & devices

    Fitness wearables compared

    15 min read
  2. Week of
    Illustration of a person resting on a bench between strength sets

    Fitness

    How long should you rest between sets?

    2 min read
  3. Week of
    Illustration of a balanced meal with rice, vegetables, chickpeas and yogurt

    Nutrition

    What to eat after a workout

    2 min read
  4. Week of
    Illustration of a daily routine

    Habits

    Adjust a health goal before you abandon it

    2 min read

January 2026

  1. Week of
    Illustration of everyday activity in a bright home setting

    Fitness

    Move more without adding another workout

    2 min read
  2. Week of
    Illustration of resting and reflecting after exercise

    Recovery

    Why a familiar workout suddenly feels harder

    2 min read
  3. Week of
    Illustration of practising a simple food-preparation skill

    Habits

    Learn one health skill, then use it

    2 min read
  4. Week of
    Illustration of reviewing activity feedback after walking

    Health data

    Turn activity tracking into a walking plan

    2 min read

December 2025

  1. Week of
    Illustration of a strength-training routine in a home setting

    Fitness

    Build a strength routine you can repeat

    2 min read
  2. Week of
    Illustration of returning to an easy walking routine

    Habits

    Restart a routine without making up missed sessions

    2 min read
  3. Week of
    Illustration of a notebook and simple equipment for planning strength sessions

    Fitness

    Plan a strength-training week that fits

    2 min read
  4. Week of
    Illustration of a person reading in a softly lit bedroom

    Recovery

    Make your bedroom easier to sleep in

    2 min read
  5. Week of
    Illustration of a person practising a controlled sit-to-stand movement

    Fitness

    How far should you move when lifting?

    2 min read
  6. Week of
    Illustration of a person taking a daytime rest on a sofa

    Recovery

    Take a nap without making bedtime harder

    2 min read

November 2025

  1. Week of
    Illustration of a familiar breakfast setting used as a cue for a daily habit

    Habits

    Habit formation takes time: what the research shows

    2 min read
  2. Week of
    Illustration of running shoes and clothing laid out before a race

    Fitness

    Run less before race day

    2 min read
  3. Week of
    Illustration of everyday groceries for balanced eating

    Nutrition

    Set a weight goal you can live with

    2 min read
  4. Week of
    Illustration of a workout notebook beside a dumbbell

    Fitness

    Track strength with a simple training log

    2 min read