Michelle Bridges: ‘Mums, I get it’
THE fitness trainer is famous for her “no excuses” attitude to health and exercise. But now she’s a mother, Bridges admits it’s tough finding time to workout.
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Is this an acceptable gym outfit?
A WOMAN has posted a photo on Instagram that has sparked debate over what is considered an ‘acceptable’ outfit for the gym.
Are you as fit as you should be for your age?
SURE, push-ups and burpees are important, but this list proves it takes more than just cardio to be defined as ‘fit’.
‘We’ll talk about what women won’t’
SHE’S the 26-year-old Aussie with a $46m empire and more than 20m followers, but Kayla Itsines has her own plans to change what made her famous.
The trick to losing your ‘dad bod’
HAVING kids really does make you fatter, even if you’re not the one who’s pregnant. Here are three simple tips to ward off the ‘dad bod’.
Best thing about having small boobs
JEAN hated her flat chest when she was younger, but now she couldn’t be happier with her “fried eggs”. It gives her an advantage.
What insane Ninja finale course looks like
THIS week 21 competitors will battle it out to become one of a handful of people to complete the course in the show’s 20 year history.
The guilty truth about Ninja Warrior
SOMETHING strange happens when you sit in front of your TV, watching Australian Ninja Warrior. It’s a feeling you can’t quite place … until it finally hits you.
The 24 hour run to save more lives
AN idea that started with a couple of grieving mates to raise awareness of suicide prevention could become the next Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.
20 yrs of Ninja Warrior, only six winners
NINJA Warrior has been around for 20 years and in 18 countries, but only six people have ever completed the final course.
Ninja Warrior stars ‘not drug tested’
HAVING an unpaid parking ticket is enough to rule you out of Ninja Warrior but would-be ninjas are not tested for drugs prior to running the gauntlet.
‘How I tricked myself into getting fit’
KERRI Sackville has gone from out of shape to exceptionally fit in a few months, using “temptation bundling”. It’s really easy.
What makes Ninja twins so good?
THESE twins aren’t super buff, but they totally nailed the Ninja Warrior course. Here’s why they could win them the competition.
‘I can plank for four minutes’
KATIE Williams is one of the fittest people you will ever meet. This how she trained for insanely tough obstacle course on Australian Ninja Warrior.
‘I was pretty banged up’
FOR someone who loves to run, it sounded like fun. But Courtney Atkinson soon discovered that running up seven mountains was even harder than it sounded.
Inside the ‘hardest workout in the world’
THIS workout is so tough that there has to be a paramedic on standby and it can induce severe water loss, collapsing, chest pain and exhaustion.
Dancing her way to the millions
SHE was a dance lover with a fear of new workout classes. Then she founded a multimillion-dollar fitness business that’s taking off.
What running really does to you
SOME great and not so great things happen to your body when you run. An exercise scientists breaks it down.
Yoga classes banned for ridiculous reason
YOGA classes are being banned in some church halls by leaders who argue the exercise practice may lead Christians to “worshipping false gods”.
Do ‘As seen on TV machines’ work?
DON’T be so quick to judge those ‘as seen on TV’ exercise machines. Well, not all of them. There’s some real science behind the vibrating plates.
Alien Yoga is the latest Instagram trend
THE new craze among fitness fans on social media is one of the strangest yet. Yoga lovers are contorting their stomachs into alien-style shapes.
YouTube sensation brings home booty
HE’S one of the most popular personalities on YouTube. The Fitness Marshall is about body confidence — and his audience is in the millions.
We’d be better off without netball
TALKING about P.E. gets one of two reactions: a happy smile, or a horrified shudder. Here’s where we’re letting down our kids.
Dangerous reality of too much exercise
KATHERINE has been battling body issues since she was a child. Her struggle became a dangerous obsession — not with food — but fitness.
Kicked out of gym over outfit
A STUDENT has been left mortified after being told she wasn’t wearing enough to the gym — and forced to leave altogether.
Radical therapy for your illness
YOU were probably hoping your doctor would prescribe antibiotics and bed rest for that chest infection. In the future it might take a little more work.
Kayla turned gym stint into $46 million
LEFT in charge of a gym by her absent manager, a teenage Kayla Itsines spotted a gap in the market. Now she’s rich beyond her wildest dreams.
Is exercise ruining your fertility?
YOUR well-intentioned workouts actually be affecting your ability to start a family. You really can have too much of a good thing.
A hot bath has benefits similar to exercise
PASSIVE HEATING is a concept we can get behind — scientists have discovered that a hot bath could be doing the same good as a 30-minute walk. Celebrate.
The new way to practise yoga — on the water
ATHLETES and yoga-lovers are standing up for fitness fun, enjoying workouts atop a paddleboard surrounded by sun, sea and surf.
‘It is extreme … but it’s a choice’
BODYBUILDING competitions have exploded in popularity, but experts warn the fad is fostering body dysmorphia.
Vibration pads ‘as effective as exercise’
WE SEE them all the time on infomercials, but whole-body vibration (WBV) machines may not just be a money-making gimmick after all.
The best type of exercise for fat loss
ARE you better off doing a quick HIIT session or hitting the pavement for a long run? It depends on what results you’re after.
Bodybuilder fat-shames woman in gym
A FEMALE bodybuilder has been slammed for “bodyshaming” a woman at the gym and making cruel jokes about her weight.
Unknown secrets of yoga unlocked
IT has long been seen as a workout for the mind, but a groundbreaking Adelaide study has found that yoga can actually alter the function of DNA.
Why you should walk not run
FORGET about HIIT classes and bootcamp, you don’t need to put yourself through hell to get fit. Here’s why low intensity workouts are better.
Magic of one-minute workouts
THINK you don’t have time to exercise? Think again. Here celebrity trainer Adam MacDougall introduces the magic of the one-minute workout.
Robards junior steps into the spotlight
HE might be the little brother but James Robards is quickly catching up to his sibling, reality TV star and fitness guru Tim.
Fitness tip we’ve been waiting for
GOOD news. You don’t need to exercise as hard as you think. Scientists have worked out how much we need to see benefits, and it’s pretty easy.
Michelle Bridges slams food industry
CELEBRITY fitness trainer Michelle Bridges has slammed the food industry for putting profits over the health of Australians.
Simple change to lose those last five kilos
LOSING the last five kilos to reach your goal weight can feel harder than shedding the initial 20kg. Here’s how to change that and make it simple.
The cheapest way to get fit, fast
YOU don’t need to join a gym, get a personal trainer or follow an online program to lose weight. Here are six simple ways to get fit for free.
Why weekend workouts aren’t enough
A RECENT study says that a weekend workout is just as good as a week of exercise. The Biggest Loser’s Tiffiny Hall explains why that’s not quite the case.
‘I paid $14 to be fat-shamed’
WHEN Alex jumped in a taxi after her first gym session of the new year, she was met with a tirade of fat-shaming comments about her “battle” with weight.
Sneak in more exercise this year
HERE are some covert training tips for your day, whether you’re at home, at work or out and about.
How to maximise your workout
THERE’S one exercise that celebrity trainer Tiffiny Hall says is the best way to accelerate fat loss and fitness. You only need 20 minutes.
How we’ll lose weight in 2017
GOOD news — you can put down the dumbbells. But if you hate doing planks you are not going to like these fitness trends.
‘My FitBit made me fat’
FITNESS tracking devices are all the rage right now, but relying on a bracelet to look after your health could make you gain weight.
Cheerleaders hit back: ‘It is a real sport’
AUSTRALIA’S elite cheerleading community has fired shots at those who say cheerleading doesn’t deserve to become an Olympic sport.
‘I beat my anorexia with body building’
SOPHIE Gajnik plummeted to 30kg in the grip of anorexia, then reclaimed her health through body building. The photos of her transformation are amazing.
Swedish pilot taking the web by storm
MEET the Swedish pilot who splits her time between flying round the world and practising her bendy yoga moves.
Sports that will save your life revealed
AN INTERNATIONAL research collaboration, led by University of Sydney, has named the four sports that offer life saving benefits.
The Aussie getting Hollywood in shape
IT TURNS out not all celebrity bodies come from a diet of kale smoothies and good genes. There is also an Aussie trainer whipping them into shape.
10 reasons netballers excel at life
NETBALL is a game of grit, stamina, tenacity and pure determination. It’s not a sport for girls, really it’s a sport for legends.
Turning losers into winners
BIGGEST Loser personal trainer Tiffiny Hall reveals why she prefers to help others away from the glare of TV cameras.
Michelle Bridges grilled in court
CELEBRITY fitness trainer Michelle Bridges gave evidence in a Sydney court today during a hearing into an AVO she has taken out against a paparazzo.
‘Gym more important than bed’
A PERSONAL trainer who offered to buy a homeless man a gym membership has been criticised for arguing the membership is “more important” than a bed to sleep in.
Be fit and strong at any age
NO matter how many candles were on your last birthday cake, follow the inspiration of these active women and take the steps to better your own health. You might be surprised at what you achieve.
Super fit: The new fat shaming
ASHY BINES has built an empire motivating women to achieve health and happiness, but is she really selling something poisonous?
The best all-round exercise for your butt
THE perfect squat is great not only for a strong, perky butt and legs, but also for your core, growth hormone stimulation and your fat burning ability.
Endurance in an ice tray
IT takes five minutes to prepare and packs a punch of energy. This is how you make the perfect pre-run snack.
‘What the hell kinda fun is that?’
IF YOU told your ancestors we would be running for fun instead of for survival they would probably punch you straight in the face.
Bachelor girls: how they stay in shape
THESE gorgeous girls have been vying for Richie Strahan’s heart on The Bachelor. But outside the love battle, how do they keep so fit and healthy?
Could a pill mean no need for gym?
IT SOUNDS like the ultimate cheat. Pop a pill, and reap the benefits of a sweat sesh at the gym, simply by tricking your body into thinking it has exercised.
Walking vs running for weight loss
THERE’s more to exercise science than the number of calories you burn, which is why the decision whether to run or walk depends on a few factors.
The most common fitness myths busted
IF YOU’VE been trying all those miracle weight loss regimens but haven’t seen results, here’s what you’re doing wrong.
The toughest races in the world
THINK you’re hot stuff because you’ve done a Tough Mudder or run a half-marathon? The toughest races in the world will have you shaking in your boots.
Too much Crossfit can be bad for you
THERE’S a reason for those rest days. Doing CrossFit-style workouts two days in a row could damage your immune system, a new study reveals.
TV sweet queen’s fitness secret
SHE spends all day eating cakes and pastries packed with carbs and sugar, but food TV star Gigi Falanga reveals the secret to staying trim is kicking butt.
Switch off and play for real
REMOVING electronic devices from bedrooms is the best way to get children away from the screen and into the real world, a study has found.
‘Your apology is lame’
A GYM has stuffed up with a pretty insulting campaign that angered women. But it was their apology that was even worse.
Let’s discuss the men’s rowing uniform
THERE’S a pressing issue we need to tackle about this year’s Olympics. It involves the men’s rowing uniforms. WARNING: Anatomically cheeky.
This is how much exercise we need
A QUEENSLAND study has found that to stay healthy, Australians need to be doing five times the amount of exercise than previously thought..
Why don’t the men take their shirts off?
LET’S be honest, the Olympics are a great opportunity to perve on beautiful bodies. So what’s up with male beach volleyball players?
The reality of running at night
WHEN women heard the news about Karina Vetrano, they started sharing the ways they protect themselves when exercising at night.
‘It is not OK to blame the victim’
KARINA Vetrano was killed while out on her evening run wearing tight clothing. Many think she should have been more careful.
The only exercise you need to stay healthy
THERE’S good news for the thousands of people who commute to work and have office-based jobs. It’s just a matter of finding the time.
How to get through a half marathon
IF YOU want to run a half marathon without hating every step, listen to these wise words. Or don’t, it’s your life.
How to get ride of those extra kilos
THIS kilojoule-killer from personal trainer Michelle Bridges will push you into the fat-burning zone.
Kayla Itsines reveals her biggest regret
SOCIAL media star Kayla Itsines has built her fitness brand around her Bikini Body Guides. That doesn’t mean she has no regrets.
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