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Does ‘cupping’ do Olympic athletes any good – and does it matter if it doesn’t?

The red circular marks decorating many bodies in Rio can be credited to the alternative therapy du jour. Cupping has no scientifically proven benefits – but for many athletes, that winning advantage is in the mind as much as the body

My workout: Jay Sohal, 45, Nordic walker – ‘On a workout walk you’ll be huffing and puffing the whole way’

You’re outside, in the fresh air, doing exercise, but even after a hard workout you don’t feel tired, just uplifted

Pep Guardiola’s pizza ban could be the topping on a title for Manchester City

The much-loved post-match nosh may have helped motivate Leicester City to win the Premier League but there is scant evidence it is of much nutritional value to players

My workout: Georgina Waller, 39, horse rider – ‘It’s exhilarating but it can also be scary’

I love riding on the beach when the sun’s going down, crashing through the waves with the seagulls flying past you

A letter to … my parents, who don’t know their golden child is cracking up

The letter you always wanted to write

My workout: James Mead, 24, Ultimate Frisbee player

Ultimate combines aspects of many different sports: there’s a bit of American football, along with hockey, netball and basketball. It’s fast-moving

My workout: Charlie Dark, 45, night runner – ‘The best thing? You don’t need equipment’

Friends and colleagues began to say, ‘You’re a different person. What are you doing?’

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