Exercise for Science

When it comes to staying healthy, those middle-aged men clocking up hours on their bikes might be onto something.

Cycling isn’t just gentle on joints - it also appears to slow down aspects of physical and mental ageing. Recent research - including our own - shows that hopping on a bike may help preserve muscle quality, boost immunity, improve mood and protect long-term health.

Our blog reviews recent findings - see exerciseforscience.org

✨ Doorway to strength after 40 ✨

Stiff joints, back niggles, and loss of flexibility don’t have to be part of midlife. Experts from orthopaedics, physiotherapy, sports science, endocrinology, and podiatry have come together to share the 6 essential moves everyone over 40 should do each week.

From counterbalance squats to bird dogs and heel raises, these exercises build strength, protect joints, and keep you moving with confidence. 💪

👉 Read the full blog to discover the expert-approved routine that supports bone health, balance, and energy for everyday life. https://www.exerciseforscience.org/news/must-do-exercises-over-40

Six must-do exercises to maintain joint and muscle health over 40 — Exercise for Science Experts have recommended six key exercises to help us maintain strength, stability and mobility as we move into later life.

You might not have heard of sarcopenia, but your body will definitely experience it.

Sarcopenia is the silent muscle thief — the natural but serious loss of muscle mass and strength that kicks in as early as our 30s—and speeds up as we get older. By the age of 70 or 80, many people have lost up to half their muscle mass.

Our latest blog explores the important role that MRI can play in exploring and resisting this loss. https://www.exerciseforscience.org/news/how-mri-is-transforming-scarcopenia-research

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Chasing the silent thief: new insights on sarcopenia — Exercise for Science Understanding why we lose muscle mass with age - and what that means for our bodies - is made easier with MRI scanning.