Things I should know never to do: make statements such as, “Yes, the marathon training is going well!” and, “I’ve never had any problems with my knees, not ever!” That’ll teach me to tempt fate. I spent the whole of last week hobbling around with a swollen knee. Going down tube station stairs with

A few weeks back, this blog ran a feature on running form and how to improve it. It included the oft-repeated advice about avoiding overstriding, which “causes the foot to land too far in front of the knee and encourages heel striking – and increases injury risk”. A reader commented that they’d

Regular cycling can help you lose weight, reduce stress and improve your fitness. As well as information on the health benefits, you'll find plenty of tips below on equipment, road safety and cycle routes. Cycling is the third most popular recreational activity in the UK. An estimated 3.1 million

I remember my first week with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, on stage at the Alte Oper in Frankfurt, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau singing, Sir Georg Solti conducting. Although I had a number of years behind me playing in provincial orchestras, nothing prepared me for the perceived “big-time”

How much physical activity do adults aged 19-64 years old need to do to keep healthy? To stay healthy or to improve health, adults need to do two types of physical activity each week: aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity. How much physical activity you need to do each week depends on your