Healthy Ageing

For years, we’ve been told that getting older means getting slower. And, physiologically, there’s some truth in that. As we age, factors such as maximal aerobic capacity, muscle mass and power tend to decline. That can make short, fast running increasingly challenging. But here's the interesting bit: The longer the distance, the less straightforward the relationship between age and performance becomes. Research looking at ultramarathon performance has found that the age of th

If you think the UK exercise guidelines are simply about achieving 150 minutes of exercise a week, it might be time for an update. In July 2026, the UK Chief Medical Officers refreshed the physical activity guidance for adults, incorporating newer evidence on the relationship between movement, health and longevity. The headline message? Every minute counts. So, what are the updated recommendations? The familiar targets are still there. Adults should aim for: 150 minutes of.