This Month
Mountaineering is meditation, says local Ozempic exec
The higher he climbs, the less he thinks about daily life, says Novo Nordisk’s Cem Ozenc. There’s no time when the mental and physical challenge requires you to stay so focused.
- Life & Leisure
Why Westpac’s chief economist is quitting social media for 90 days
Luci Ellis is taking a break from social media, alcohol, chocolate and even swearing. Here’s why.
- Lucy Dean
The health benefits of a five-minute evening walk
From reducing the risk of bowel cancer to lowering your chances of diabetes, a short stroll late in the day can have positive health impacts.
- Emily Craig
Why this exec willingly wakes up at 4am for a three-hour round trip
Golf has taught Terry Tsai, of electric bike and scooter rental company Lime, to be an early riser.
- Life & Leisure
January
Lorna Jane doubles profits as athleisure boom refuses to fade
But the Brisbane-based activewear brand faces intense competition from big rivals like Lululemon and cheaper retailers such as Target.
- Simon Evans
How these top CEOs stay fit and healthy
Chief executives understand that investing in regular exercise and proper nutrition is good for business. But not everyone likes to tick this box by hiring a personal trainer.
- Euan Black and Sally Patten
This executive has overcome obstacles to stay in the game
Not even spinal surgeries and knee injuries can keep Erica McLernon, the executive director of PayPal Giving Fund Australia, off the hockey pitch.
- Life & Leisure
I’m a fitness-obsessed engineer. Here’s how I eat 5000 calories per day
This engineer and aspiring athlete relies on supplements and high-calorie meals while training for intense fitness races.
- Michael Sandbach
The ‘ugly-genius’ running shoe that everyone’s obsessing about
Its sneakers look way too big and heavy, but Hoka has a cult following that’s worth $1 billion (and counting).
- Lauren Sams
It’s important to do things that scare you, says this brewery founder
DJ McCready loves the adrenaline rush of mountain biking, a pastime he notes requires fast decisions and 100 per cent focus but finds ‘strangely relaxing’.
- Life & Leisure
Hyrox is sexy, loud and coming to a sports arena near you
The functional fitness brand is surging in popularity as regular gym-goers embrace a new way to test their overall fitness.
- Euan Black
Fit is better than thin, says latest research on longevity
The researchers reviewed 20 studies involving nearly 400,000 middle-aged or older people from multiple nations, about 30 per cent of them women.
- Gretchen Reynolds
What a year without beer really does to your body
You might lose a few drinking buddies, but this 52-year-old reports the pros of not drinking alcohol far outweigh the cons.
- Nick Harding
The five health benefits of slow running
Build endurance, burn fat, improve heart health and reduce risk of injury – plus you can chat while you jog.
- Emily Craig
These are the fitness trends the experts hate
Obsessing about exercise data and Zone Two heart rates in particular are two no-nos. Cold plunges are another.
- Talya Minsberg
How a slowdown in business led to this executive’s new passion
Smartvisit co-founder Laura Rieveley picked up a tennis racquet to stay connected with friends during the pandemic. Now she’s upping her game.
- Life & Leisure
This one exercise will tell you how fast your back is ageing
If you fall short of your age target, there are simple ways to improve.
- Emily Craig
Why upmarket gyms are taking on country-club vibes
Playing on the nostalgia for Ivy League-coded preppiness, these athletic spaces veer sharply away from the sleek aesthetic long favoured by fitness chains.
- Sarah Wood González
Here’s how to make sure your feet have a good holiday
Didn’t think you had to train for your holiday? Think again, say experts who warn not working can be tough on your feet.
- Hannah Sampson
December 2024
Making New Year’s resolutions? Take these 5 tips to help them stick
Studies have shown that up to 70 per cent of people who make such pledges in January abandon those good intentions within months. Don’t be one of them.
- Maria Cheng