David Castle

About

I have been a runner for longer than I can remember and a journalist since before email was invented. I was editor of Running Fitness and Men's Running magazines before a career side-step saw me buy a running shop. I am also a qualified sports massage therapist. At the tender age of 53 I'm training for my first Hyrox.

28th June 2026

The 10 exercises every man over 50 should be doing to stay lean and injury-free

Your body changes after 50, but decline isn't inevitable. These 10 evidence-backed exercises will help you build strength, protect your joints, improve balance and stay capable for decades to come

by David Castle
25th June 2026

Christian Pulisic’s lean footballer physique: how ‘Captain America’ built one of soccer’s most athletic bodies

Forget superhero muscle. Christian Pulisic has built a body for speed, power and endurance - and it could be the most useful physique in sport

by David Castle
24th June 2026

I trained for the body I want at 70 – the results changed the way I think about fitness

For one week, I stopped chasing performance, aesthetics and personal bests. Instead, I trained for the man I hope to be at 70.

by David Castle
22nd June 2026

The 30-second fitness test every man over 50 should try

This surprisingly simple test could reveal more about how well you're likely to age than many traditional measures of fitness

by David Castle
20th June 2026

I learned one new word every day for a month – these 10 stuck with me and proved surprisingly useful

Most of the words I learned disappeared from memory within days. These 10 stuck around because they're practical, memorable - and surprisingly easy to use in everyday life

by David Castle
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19th June 2026

The New Retirement Body: why I stopped training for abs at 54 – and started training for freedom

Here's why your future retirement body may matter as much as your future bank balance

by David Castle
18th June 2026

Forget protein shakes: this World Cup team is fuelling its players with 500kg of salmon and crab

Most teams bring analysts, recovery gadgets and tactical masterminds to the World Cup. Norway brought half a tonne of seafood. It sounds absurd, but there may be a method behind the madness

by David Castle
18th June 2026

Is the world’s most researched performance aid – creatine – worth the hype? Experts reveal the truth

It might have an outdated reputation as a 'gym bro' supplement but for athletes chasing marginal gains, creatine can make a difference

by David Castle
14th June 2026

The hidden health cost of narcissistic abuse: why you shouldn’t ignore the warning signs

You know narcissistic abuse can affect your confidence, mood and relationships. But could it also be affecting your physical health? We examine the emerging science behind the hidden toll on men

by David Castle
13th June 2026

The five-minute fix: Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s simple secret to lasting health and fitness

Forget the punishing workouts, extreme diets and impossible routines. Dr Rangan Chatterjee says the secret to better health lies in something far simpler: five minutes a day

by David Castle
12th June 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo at 41: the secrets behind football’s most remarkable physique – and how you can train like him

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is redefining what's possible after 40. We reveal how Men’s Fitness readers can apply the same principles to their own lives

by David Castle
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The 10 exercises every man over 50 should be doing to stay lean and injury-free

Christian Pulisic’s lean footballer physique: how ‘Captain America’ built one of soccer’s most athletic bodies

I trained for the body I want at 70 – the results changed the way I think about fitness

The 30-second fitness test every man over 50 should try

I learned one new word every day for a month – these 10 stuck with me and proved surprisingly useful

The New Retirement Body: why I stopped training for abs at 54 – and started training for freedom

Forget protein shakes: this World Cup team is fuelling its players with 500kg of salmon and crab

Is the world’s most researched performance aid – creatine – worth the hype? Experts reveal the truth

The hidden health cost of narcissistic abuse: why you shouldn’t ignore the warning signs

The five-minute fix: Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s simple secret to lasting health and fitness

Cristiano Ronaldo at 41: the secrets behind football’s most remarkable physique – and how you can train like him