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.

7th May 2026

Celebrity, presenter, journalist, personal trainer – 4 body transformations that will guide you on how to be beach-body ready

From A-list actors to everyday dads, these four remarkable transformations prove there’s no single route to getting lean, strong and confident for summer

by David Castle
3rd May 2026

10 everyday household items that can double as workout gear for a cheap, effective home fitness routine

No gym? No problem. From backpacks to bath towels, these 10 everyday items can build strength, boost fitness - and save you money

by David Castle
2nd May 2026

Still sitting too much? 20 simple ways to move more, burn more calories and feel better every day

Your body isn’t built for the chair-bound life. These 20 simple ways will help you move more, boost your metabolism, and reduce the health risks of sitting too long—at work and at home

by David Castle
1st May 2026

Build muscle faster with this 3-day minimalist workout plan (no wasted time, just results)

Short on time but still want serious gains? This stripped-back 3-day plan focuses on the lifts that matter - helping you build strength, size and consistency without living in the gym

by David Castle
28th April 2026

“I’m worried I sometimes resent my six-months-old son”: how to manage workload, life and being a new dad

Being a new dad should be one of the happiest times in a man's life, but often men end up feeling overwhelmed, powerless and resentful. Male mental health counsellor Dom McMurray explains why

by David Castle
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28th April 2026

Ashwagandha: hype or hope? The truth about stress, strength and testosterone

Does ashwagandha actually deliver - or is it just the latest supplement to outrun the science?

by David Castle
27th April 2026

How men can recognise the signs of an abusive relationship – and manage their way out of it

Leaving an abusive relationship is only the beginning. As more men come forward, a new wave of recovery tools is helping them rebuild confidence, reclaim control and move forward for good

by David Castle
25th April 2026

Are you struggling to switch off? The new stress relief tactics every man should know

Don’t let life get the better of you – try these stress-relieving tactics and calm your mind and body

by David Castle
24th April 2026

The dark side of ‘extreme transformations’: is social media fitness going too far (again)?

From '30-day glow-ups' to extreme before-and-afters, social media is obsessed with extreme transformations - but behind the viral clips lies a more complicated reality

by David Castle
22nd April 2026

I tried a 48-hour digital detox – and it didn’t just reset my screen time, it reset my life

A digital detox at Helix strips life back to its essentials - quiet, nature, and the uncomfortable realisation of how tethered to our phones we’ve become

by David Castle
21st April 2026

“Where has my morning wood gone?” – why rugby legend Joe Marler’s question has struck a nerve

The former England prop’s candid podcast moment has ignited a wider conversation about testosterone, stress and what morning erections really say about men’s health

by David Castle
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About

Celebrity, presenter, journalist, personal trainer – 4 body transformations that will guide you on how to be beach-body ready

10 everyday household items that can double as workout gear for a cheap, effective home fitness routine

Still sitting too much? 20 simple ways to move more, burn more calories and feel better every day

Build muscle faster with this 3-day minimalist workout plan (no wasted time, just results)

“I’m worried I sometimes resent my six-months-old son”: how to manage workload, life and being a new dad

Ashwagandha: hype or hope? The truth about stress, strength and testosterone

How men can recognise the signs of an abusive relationship – and manage their way out of it

Are you struggling to switch off? The new stress relief tactics every man should know

The dark side of ‘extreme transformations’: is social media fitness going too far (again)?

I tried a 48-hour digital detox – and it didn’t just reset my screen time, it reset my life

“Where has my morning wood gone?” – why rugby legend Joe Marler’s question has struck a nerve