This Month
For this MD, golf is the ultimate challenge – both mental and physical
Nick McKimm’s lifelong love of the sport revolves around golf’s core values: respect, integrity and sportsmanship.
Hyrox is a global fitness phenomenon. Here’s how to get started
Hyrox athletes need to be strong enough to push and pull heavy sleds and fit enough to run for 90 minutes or longer. Here’s how to get started.
In basketball and in business, this MD knows when to take the shot
A lifetime of playing has taught Lawrence Lam that the best opportunities reveal themselves when you stay patient and read the flow.
Fitness boom turbocharges former soccer stars’ supplements empire
Domenic and Sebastian Giampaolo opened their first shop in 2007. Last year, they added a new store to their network every 10 days.
This MD and confirmed speed freak intends to pedal his way to old age
Sodali & Co’s Paul Ryan lives for the thrill of a fast descent, but it’s time spent cycling with family that he most cherishes.
February
Is ‘Zone 2’ the magic effort level for exercise?
The real benefit may turn out to be that it allows you to recover quickly and do it again the next day – while perhaps even enjoying it.
A lifetime of tennis taught this MD to turn challenges into triumphs
BNB Butler’s Charlotte Brett first picked up a racquet as a toddler. Now she’s passing on the values she’s learnt on court to the next generation.
How golf taught this CEO not to sweat the small stuff
Karmo CEO Nick Boucher learnt to play golf by putting into buried tin cans – and now dreams of playing Augusta.
Elite Sydney health club runs $30,000 queue-jumper special
It’s a lot of money for a gym, but may be worth it for anyone who has missed out on footy finals or concert tickets given it includes access to the city’s biggest stadiums.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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’.
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.