Fitness
These six behaviours reduce the chances of a second heart attack
For those who have experienced cardiac arrest, the idea of a second episode looms large, which in itself can become a risk factor. But specialists say it is entirely preventable when you adopt some simple strategies – and stick to them.
- David Cox
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Mystery rich lister leads Adrian Portelli in race to buy Derrimut gyms
The rival bidder is said to have “even deeper pockets” than billionaire Portelli and is already helping to backstop the business’s finances while it is in administration.
- Sarah Danckert and Sophie Aubrey
Suffer from sciatica? Here is how to jump-start the healing process
It’s painful and debilitating, but not all leg pain is sciatica. Identifying it is the first step towards healing.
- Amanda Loudin
Offers open for fallen Derrimut Gym empire
Staff of the popular debt-riddled gym chain, who are still owed superannuation, were handed hope on Monday.
- Madeleine Heffernan, Sarah Danckert and Sophie Aubrey
Your fitness tracker is not rewarding you accurately for your effort
Like to push yourself in a workout? New research suggests you may be benefiting more than your tracker says you are.
- Sarah Berry
Billionaire Portelli backs out of Derrimut gym deal
Billionaire Adrian Portelli has pulled out of providing a lifeline for the floundering franchise Derrimut 24:7 Gym.
- Ashleigh McMillan, Sophie Aubrey and Sarah Danckert
Does it make a difference how you get your daily step quota? A new study says yes
An Australian-led study reveals the difference between the benefits of attaining steps through exercise “snacks” and longer sessions. The findings have significant implications for those who are the least active.
- Sarah Berry
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Derrimut gyms to be sold as debts spiral
Two gyms and the head office of the floundering fitness empire are being offered vacant to prospective buyers under instruction by receivers.
- Sophie Aubrey and Sarah Danckert
Sport helps kids do better at school. Here’s the best time to get them started
Academics and sport are often pitted against each other. But a study showing that sport can enhance rather than hinder school performance presents further evidence to incorporate both.
- Tim Wigmore
‘New levels of strength’: Why teenage Lara loves to lift
It’s touted as a way of developing muscle and bone strength as we age but weight training is attracting a much younger cohort spurred on by social media ideals and goal-setting challenges.
- Shona Hendley
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