Fitness after 40: Four Kenyans redefine their limits for 2026

From left to right: Esther Shisoka, Marlon Lugadiru, Maria Kivaa and Kenneth Waichigo, whose fitness goals for 2026 focus on longevity, strength, recovery and balance.

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With just days left before a new year, the country’s fitness buzz is already warming up.

For many middle-aged Kenyans, especially those in cities, January brings a familiar ritual: returning to the gym, dusting off old trainers, and promising that this time, they will stick to their New Year resolutions.

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