Fit in my 40s: tennis is no longer a languid game of gents. It’s for fitness freaks

The play has changed, the rackets have changed, even the speed of the ball has changed – which all makes a difference, even to a novice

Fit in my 40s: welcome to the velodrome. You’ll need nerves of steel

You can’t coast, can’t brake, can’t know if you can stop until you’ve tried it. I found this terrifying

Marshall Thomas, former GB national track coach, suggests getting involved at your local velodrome

My other half took off like he was running away from someone. That someone was me

Motivation, bonding, safety – what’s not to like?

The operation freed me from chronic headaches, and back and neck pain. But nothing about the process was easy

If you don’t get a huge amount from big hair and beach shots, this will feel a bit kitsch. But much of it still works

Let Jessica Ennis-Hill, Chris Hemsworth and Davina McCall help you reach your full potential

Energy-saving gyms, a tip-top rubbish run, and kit from sustainable sources

With Good Gym you could help at a community garden, say, or visit an older person while you work out