Women and weight training: a heavy duty

Weights areas in gyms have long been viewed as intimidating, testosterone-drenched spaces. Yet women shouldn't miss out on the many health benefits of this kind of training

Is middle age such a bad thing?

Does the idea that middle age now starts at 53 make it easier to cope with? And what does increasing longevity mean for us and the next generation? By David Stubbs and Liz Hoggard