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

Maintaining muscle mass as you get older is far more than a fitness goal, it’s crucial for your health. Strong muscles are important to enhance functional strength for everyday activities, prevent inj

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

Do you want to reach a ripe old age? Being alive and kicking in your 80s and 90s might seem appealing, but how many ‘good years’ you have later in life is dependent on healthy ageing. Older people are

A new research review, published in the Food and Nutrition Sciences Journal, has revealed many vitamin and mineral shortfalls across vital health areas in the UK population. Dr Emma Derbyshire, who co

Ergogenic aids promise runners an extra edge. But do they actually work?