This Month
Why ‘Japanese walking’ beats 10,000 steps for health gains
Going hard for three minutes, then easy – otherwise known as IWT – is receiving renewed attention after going viral on TikTok.
The cheating allegations that rocked this world record run
William Goodge became the fastest person to run across Australia in May. But some people claimed he was too good to be true.
The lockdown habit this exec wants to keep until she’s 90
When you take yourself out of the day-to-day, the mind is free to play, says Productivity Commission chair and paddleboarder Danielle Wood.
‘Duped’: Why the lululemon v Costco copycat fight is different
This battle stands out because it involves two large publicly listed companies and takes direct aim at the growing cultural phenomenon of duplications.
Should you wear a weighted vest while exercising?
Influencers and fitness companies are touting weighted vests as the answer to better bone and muscle health. But how effective are they?
Australia set to break a fitness world record
Recruiter Dominic Sheppard earns $2000 a month on the side coaching people to compete in Hyrox, which will break a world record in Sydney this weekend.
June
Are ice baths really good for you? Here’s what the science says
Podcasters, influencers and athletes tout them, but despite their popularity, cold plunges can undo the benefits of resistance training, a new study shows.
May
From normal to nuts, the fitness habits of top entrepreneurs
Personal trainers aplenty, at-home Pilates studios and full-body scans put the “well” into wealthy.
EQT finalises $500m refinancing for Fitness Passport
The banks include Barclays, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, MUFG, Standard Chartered and a handful of EQT’s Asia-based lenders.
Australians soak up wellness perks of bathhouse culture
Australians are turning to a different kind of watering hole to socialise and relax.
Gurner to go global with plans for wellness clubs in the US, Dubai
The Rich Lister is also introducing high-tech “bio-hacking” wellness amenities to his latest build-to-rent apartment building in Melbourne.
Why this top Nike exec starts her day with a protein coffee
Cathy Sparks, Nike’s vice president and general manager for Asia Pacific and Latin America has learnt to eat a protein-rich breakfast.
Time pressed? Surprisingly little weight training gets big results
In a new study, participants gained significant muscle mass and strength from just two 30-minute sessions of simple resistance exercises a week.
April
Meet the man running from Cottesloe to Bondi in 35 days
British ultra runner William Goodge is attempting to run across Australia – the equivalent of 90 marathons – in 35 days to claim a new world record.
What fitness experts really say about skipping
The movement, which is a form of plyometric training, can help build power, agility and speed, as well as improving co-ordination, balance and mobility.
March
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.
Why rich men are so obsessed with living longer
Tech bros are trying to hack their way to longevity – but is an extended life a better one?
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.
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.
January
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.