Bored with the gym? Why jousting is the ultimate workout

Modern-day jousters are as fit as professional footballers and tennis champions, a study has found. So what does it take to master the oldest equestrian sport?It’s one of the oldest equestrian sports in the world and, according to new research, it produces elite athletes with fitness levels comparable to those of professional footballers, champion tennis players and Formula One drivers combined.So what exactly is it about racing towards an opponent on a horse galloping at up to 30mph while