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.

14th June 2025

I wanted an alternative to a weighted back squat – so I tried a kettlebell squat instead

Looking to mix it up in the gym? Kettlebell squats are the effective, beginner-friendly alternative to the back-loaded variety

by David Castle
12th June 2025

I wanted to build bigger biceps – so I tried the half Zottman curl

Looking for an effective new move? Use the half Zottman curl to build bricks for biceps

by David Castle
9th June 2025

Are workouts breaking your teeth? Why a mouthguard should be part of your gym kit

The hidden dental risks of lifting heavy and why a mouthguard can help protect your jaw from the grind

by David Castle
9th June 2025

I tried the best recovery products to help me maximize my training

Recovery gear to help you bounce back quicker and stronger

by David Castle
8th June 2025

I wanted to improve my deadlift maximum – starting with how I grip the bar

Looking to take your deadlifting to the max? Grip strength – and how you hold the bar – is essential for improving your technique

by David Castle
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7th June 2025

I fast-tracked fat loss with this short and sharp two-move workout

Struggling to find time for the gym? Worried about your waistline? Then make this two-move workout your best friend

by David Castle
6th June 2025

I wanted a stronger back – so I used this inverted row workout for maximum muscle

Want a stronger back? Use inverted rows to maximise muscle activation while protecting your lower back

by David Castle
5th June 2025

The new Shokz Openfit 2 and 2+ is launched today – and it looks like being a gamechanger

We've not had our pair long (so a full test will be soon!) but our initial impressions of the Shokz OpenFit 2 series is that the brand has taken another step ahead of the competition.

by David Castle
4th June 2025

I was struggling with motivation to train – until I found these 6 top tips

Sometimes working out is the last thing you want to do, but, when fitness motivation wanes, call on these tactics to drag yourself out the door

by David Castle
3rd June 2025

The rise and rise of the fitness festival

Consumers are swapping hedonism for health as the growth of the fitness festival continues

by David Castle
1st June 2025

I wanted a workout that would push my physical and mental boundaries – this is it!

The aptly-named Operation 400 workout tests both physical and mental fortitude with its unrelenting protocol

by David Castle
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I wanted an alternative to a weighted back squat – so I tried a kettlebell squat instead

I wanted to build bigger biceps – so I tried the half Zottman curl

Are workouts breaking your teeth? Why a mouthguard should be part of your gym kit

I tried the best recovery products to help me maximize my training

I wanted to improve my deadlift maximum – starting with how I grip the bar

I fast-tracked fat loss with this short and sharp two-move workout

I wanted a stronger back – so I used this inverted row workout for maximum muscle

The new Shokz Openfit 2 and 2+ is launched today – and it looks like being a gamechanger

I was struggling with motivation to train – until I found these 6 top tips

The rise and rise of the fitness festival

I wanted a workout that would push my physical and mental boundaries – this is it!