Mum, I need to do some work on my abs
A gym in Scotland claims to be leading the struggle against childhood obesity. But is it right to make six-year-olds work out, asks Helen Pidd.
Fit for life?
Britain's top athletes are on their marks for the 2004 Olympics, which begin on Friday. But how will training at an elite level affect them long-term? Diane Taylor asks four past medal-winners about their health now.
Faster, stronger, higher
The Olympic games begin in Athens on Friday, bringing together 10,000 elite competitors from around the world - and a host of officials trying to catch drug cheats. But is it really so wrong for an athlete to use performance-enhancing substances? In a controversial essay, sports academic Lincoln Allison argues that those who strive to be the best should do so by any means necessary.
Top athletes seek gene therapy boost
Sports stars could use cutting-edge technology developed to help patients as an 'undetectable' doping method.
Going the distance
At this year's London marathon, Fauja Singh aims to beat his best time of six hours. It seems a modest ambition - but then, he is 93. Anne Johnson finds out what drives him.
Fast food firms accused of using sport to attract children
Health campaigners fear obesity among the young is being fuelled by multimillion pound sponsorships of celebrities and events.
The tyranny of the gym
Health clubs are everywhere. And these days they are not just places to get sweaty - you can eat there, hang out with the newspaper or even get your laundry done. But we are less healthy than ever. Stuart Jeffries investigates.
Our good health
Trevor Brooking: The relationship between sport and alcohol does not have to be a disaster for the nation's wellbeing.