Fit in my 40s: ‘The brute fact is, something must be done’

I’m going to do whatever it takes not to decay faster than other people

My workout: ‘Being out on the water, surrounded by natural beauty, is amazing’

Nicky Collins, 43, on the satisfaction she gets from paddleboarding

My workout: ‘I was in a real slump. Then I found goalball’

Tommy Britton, 36, describes how goalball rescued him from despondency over his visual impairment

My workout: ‘An elegant kickboxing sport from France? I was intrigued’

Ally Sinyard, 27, on the mental and physical challenges of savate

My workout: ‘A Zumba class is more like joining a party’

Anisa Siddikah, 35, Zumba enthusiast

My workout: ‘People are surprised how physical ashtanga yoga is’

Vivien Ryder, 51, on how yoga is good for both the mind and body

My workout: ‘I’d like to keep doing triathlons for as long as I can’

Paul Bussey, 67, on what he loves about being a triathlete

My workout: ‘Cricket balls come at you at up to 80mph’

Adnaan Shafique, 40, loves the rituals of cricket

My workout: ‘I thought I’d never run again’

Debbie Squance, 51, on her determination to return to the sport she loves after losing her leg