Archive - Mid Life Athlete

Is there an exercise goldilocks zone to help brain ageing?

There’s been quite a bit of research now which confirms that exercise is not only good for the body but also good for the brain.

Jun 15 •

Mid Life Athlete

May 2025

Beyond the PB: What Lifelong Training Really Does for Inflammation as You Age

Did you know that as we age we tend to pick up low grade inflammation.

May 11 •

Mid Life Athlete

April 2025

Turning back the clock

When you study ageing it sometimes feels like it’s all one way: downhill.

Apr 27 •

Mid Life Athlete

Powerhouse Performance: A Mid-Life Athlete's Guide to Mitochondrial Health

I’m currently in full on training to qualify for the world gravel bike champs and have been thinking a lot about my mitochondria.

Apr 6 •

Mid Life Athlete

February 2025

Age-Proof Your Immunity: The Science of Staying Healthy in Mid Life

This time of year can be hard for many of us in mid life due to the sheer number of viruses going around offices, transport systems and pretty much any…

Feb 10 •

Mid Life Athlete

January 2025

Strength and Stamina: The Dynamic Duo for Mid-Life Cancer Risk Reduction

This feels particularly personal right now, with a good friend having recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Jan 26 •

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When you drink your coffee matters

I’m a cyclist and coffee and cycling go hand in hand.

Jan 12 •

Mid Life Athlete

Why your brain needs exercise

Scientific American have written an amazing piece on the evolutionary history of humans explaining why physical activity is important for brain health.

Jan 11 •

Mid Life Athlete

The Natural Solution Hidden in Plain Sight

I work in tech and there’s a lot of talk about GLP-1, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels and appetite.

Jan 5 •

Mid Life Athlete

Could there be benefits to training in the cold?

Training at 1ºC this morning felt a heady combination of slightly mad, slightly dangerous (there was ice) and yet slightly delicious.

Jan 4 •

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December 2024

How to stay active in winter

Following on from the last post about the importance of movement, many of us in the northern hemisphere are about to embark on the depths of winter…

Dec 23, 2024 •

Mid Life Athlete

Want to live longer? Open the door, step outside and move

Undeniably most of us would like to if not live longer, certainly have a better quality of ageing.

Dec 22, 2024 •

Mid Life Athlete

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