Boost your ride

Regular exercise is a wondrous defence against many health conditions – cancer, dementia, diabetes and depression to name just a few. Missing from that list is heart disease. To be clear, for many peo

Lighter doesn’t always mean faster. Rob Kemp investigates why muscle and fuelling matter much more than the number on the scales

When she died in 2024, Spain’s Maria Branyas was the world’s oldest woman. She was 117. Experts believe the secret to her longevity may have been the bacteria living in her gut – her microbiome – and

Hard training could be affecting your gut health – here’s how to protect it during intense exercise

Not enough time to squeeze in strength training? Maybe think again. One study saw 10 of 19 female duathletes add twice-weekly strength sessions to their multisport programme. These comprised just four

According to a new study, cramming carbs on the morning of a big run is a futile plan