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.

22nd August 2025

UFC’s Tom Aspinall interview: “This is the year of the undisputed champion.”

Having claimed the UFC interim heavyweight title in 2025, Tom Aspinall has been waiting patiently for a title unification fight. He'll be ready when it happens!

by David Castle
20th August 2025

I’ve been involved in a lengthy redundancy – how can I shrug off low motivation and return to fitness?

Our new columnist Dom McMurray focuses on all aspects of our emotional wellbeing, mental health and how this is intrinsically linked to our physical fitness

by David Castle
19th August 2025

No libido, poor erections: the truth about low testosterone and replacement therapy (TRT)

Low testosterone has a damaging impact on many aspects of life. In fact, it can even shorten it. Why, then, is the subject of TRT [testosterone replacement therapy] still cloaked in stigma, confusion and damaging…

by David Castle
17th August 2025

My exercise routine is quality not quantity and I’m seeing the benefits

Quality not quantity: how, where, why you work out may be more important than the amount of exercise you get

by David Castle
15th August 2025

This is the best mobility routine to get your inner thigh muscles working

If you’re sat at a desk all day, chances are your adductors are going to be tight. Try this mobility sequence – and get those inner thigh muscles working better

by David Castle
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9th August 2025

Next time you have a coffee – think twice about adding cream and sugar

Black coffee could mean longer life: scientists have revealed the truth behind your morning perk

by David Castle
6th August 2025

Jacoby Shaddix interview: You gotta go out and do something that sucks every day

The lead singer of US rock band Papa Roach is a self-confessed fitness fanatic, using fitness to stay clean, build an on-tour body and mental resilience

by David Castle
5th August 2025

I wanted to improve my running strength – so I tried this time-efficient run-focused workout

Stuck for time? Try this run-focused session which blends elements of running with run-specific exercises to boost strength and cardio fitness

by David Castle
18th July 2025

I wanted to get better muscle definition – so I followed these 5 no-nonsense tips

Bigger weights don’t necessarily mean better gains. To sculpt the body you want, you need to train with focus and perfect form

by David Castle
17th July 2025

These are the 3 best banded warm-up drills to do before any workout

Struggling for mobility? Prepare your muscles for the main event with these 3 great banded warm-up drills

by David Castle
10th July 2025

These are the 20 best ways to burn belly fat

Ignite fat loss and maintain your newly sculpted physique with these expert strategies for lasting effects

by David Castle
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UFC’s Tom Aspinall interview: “This is the year of the undisputed champion.”

I’ve been involved in a lengthy redundancy – how can I shrug off low motivation and return to fitness?

No libido, poor erections: the truth about low testosterone and replacement therapy (TRT)

My exercise routine is quality not quantity and I’m seeing the benefits

This is the best mobility routine to get your inner thigh muscles working

Next time you have a coffee – think twice about adding cream and sugar

Jacoby Shaddix interview: You gotta go out and do something that sucks every day

I wanted to improve my running strength – so I tried this time-efficient run-focused workout

I wanted to get better muscle definition – so I followed these 5 no-nonsense tips

These are the 3 best banded warm-up drills to do before any workout

These are the 20 best ways to burn belly fat