Nairobi, Jan. 3 -- Spend time with a selection of articles that resonated with our readers last year, spotlighting fitness and wellness routines that deliver results.

At 57, Macharia Njeru defies ageing with weights, yoga, and a 16-hour fast

Macharia Njeru is stronger, sharper, and more energetic than he was at 30. His workout begins at around 6.30 am. For an hour, he trains intensely every three or four days without fail.

The results? Remarkably flexible and agile (for a man his age), and has an upright gait. "If you saw me walking from behind, you would think it's a young man," Macharia says.

The discipline manifests in two ways: he never skips a gym session, regardless of where in the world he is, and he has followed the same diet ...