Babies, boobs and Bridges’ new body
TRAINER Michelle Bridges — the newest member of the body+soul team — chats about motherhood, fitness and why she’s not “bouncing back” from pregnancy.
Exercise
How not to fail at the gym
IF THERE’S one thing that determines success at the gym, it’s choosing the right one in the first place. Here’s what you need to look out for.
Trainer gains 32 kilos on purpose
THIS is a before-and-after shot of Adonis Hill, a 35-year-old fitness trainer. But here’s the unexpected part: he deliberately set out to pile on the extra fat.
Why pilates is my only exercise
PHOEBE Burgess used to love running, until it landed her in hospital. Now, she swears by pilates, and her bikini body has never been better.
Is 28 minutes the magic workout number?
THEY are the workouts that can be done in under 30 minutes, and if the world’s biggest fitness influencers are anything to go by, the days of the hour long gym sesh is dead.
Coffee can make you better at exercise
CAFFEINE drinkers rejoice: coffee makes exercise seem like less effort, according to new research.
Drinking and exercising: Together at last
NOT into exercising? How about a session of ‘Voga’ (yoga combined with the expressive vogueing dance style of the ’80s), followed by cocktails at a nightclub?
Five ultimate moves for defined abs
HAVING a strong core is about so much more than looking good. But if you want the best of both worlds, these exercises should be your go-to.
Inside the world of female bodybuilders
GROWING numbers of Perth women are becoming bodybuilders, but what does it take to achieve the ideal physique?
The trick to getting back in shape
IF YOUR holidays involved more pudding than pounding the pavement, then this is for you. Here are five real ways to get back in shape.
The trick to building sexy arms
WHO doesn’t want nice toned arms for summer? The good news, says Tim Robards, is that you don’t even have to go to the gym to get them.
7 ways to get fit from your home
HERE’S how you can effectively work out at home, and in doing so, save a whole lot of money.
How to get a bikini butt without the gym
IF YOU want to improve your body and make it stronger, you need to do more than a few donkey kicks and clam shells. Whatever they are.
Fitbit sued over ‘inaccurate’ data
The smartwatch brand has been hit with a class-action suit filed by customers who say the gadgets’ measures are wildly — and dangerously — far off.
World’s hardest cardio class
NO MORE slacking off in the back of the class. This is the new fitness trend where you have to give it your all.
The world’s favourite running songs
TODAY is the ‘biggest workout day of the year’. Let’s look at 2015’s most-streamed running songs, to help keep you on track with your new year’s resolution.
The fitness trick you are missing
Picking up the pace during your exercise routine could make a big difference.
One piece of equipment you need
THERE’S one piece of equipment that has been around for years and could allow you to cancel your gym membership for good.
So you got a Fitbit for Christmas …
HERE’S how to get the most of out of the gadget, which proved to be one of the most popular Christmas gifts in 2015.
Web lashes out at pregnant lifter
A GOLD COAST woman has been slammed after she posting a video of herself backsquatting a huge 40kg weight despite being six months pregnant.
Fitness is ‘escalating beyond control’
EXERCISE is becoming a life-threatening habit among Aussie youth obsessively hitting the gym in the quest for a perfect ‘fitspo’ figure, experts warn.
Bridges keeps baby hush-hush
TBL trainers Michelle Bridges and Steve Willis are believed to now be the proud parents of a baby girl — but her management won’t confirm it.
‘This is the best shape I’ve been in’
SHE posed in a sexy lingerie shoot and is becoming a fitspo fixture on Instagram. So how did Neighbours starlet Olympia Valance get her summer body?
What happens when you stop exercising
THE silly season is here and it’s become way too easy to ditch the gym in favour of cocktails. If you need some motivation in the lead up to the weekend, here it is.
Teenager runs marathon … by accident
RUNNERS train for weeks before taking on the ultimate challenge of a marathon. Which makes this teen’s accidental achievement all the more remarkable.
Crunning is the weird new fitness trend
REMEMBER the weird Chinese fitness trend called crawling? Turns out this bizarre exercise is taking off in Australia too. Only it has a different name.
China’s bizarre new fitness trend
AN odd new trend has recently emerged in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou, where citizens of all ages are… well… the picture says it all.
How to trick yourself into exercising
HOW smug and annoying are those people who easily seem to exercise six or seven times a week? Well it’s easy for a reason, writes Rachel Corbett.
Secret separating us from athletes
ATHLETES know where it’s at, but most of us are forgetting one key thing when it comes to improving performance. Tim Robards explains what it is.
How to look celeb-hot for summer
THE gym is the new catwalk for celebs who are stylish while they sweat. With about a month until summer, what do you need to do now to get in shape?
How much exercise should you really be doing?
ARE you doing 30 minutes of exercise a day? Well don’t gloat, because according to a new study it’s not enough.
Get fit for life with five top gadgets
FROM fashionable bracelets that count your steps to rugged watches for triathletes, these handy gadgets will help you keep in shape.
Kate Hudson’s ‘insane’ workouts
AT 36, Kate Hudson is looking fitter and more fabulous than ever, but thankfully, the actress thinks lengthy workouts are “bullsh*t”.
‘Trade shoes at the starting line’
ARE you planning on running the Melbourne Marathon this weekend? You might want to check out this hilarious Twitter hashtag for the worst tips ever.
Fitness trends taking over summer
IF YOU think a pump class or a standard spin session is the way to lose weight, think again. This new trend will have you burning two Big Macs an hour.
How to avoid running injuries
TIPS and tricks to make sure your running career stays on track, and four other health hacks you may have missed this week.
‘I needed a new addiction’
A NIGHT in jail pushed this woman to trade in a destructive ice habit and a life of alcoholism for an addiction that’s just as extreme.
Sleep or exercise, what’s more important?
YOU know you need to exercise, but you also know you need eight hours sleep. So what should be the priority?
5 health hacks you may have missed this week
PLAYING catch-up? Here are five must-read health and fitness stories that you don’t want to miss.
Parody video pokes fun at lazy women
ACTIVEWEAR is the new black. A hilarious video has gone viral, for poking fun at women who dress in gym gear, with no intention of breaking a sweat.
5 ways you’re sabotaging your fitness goals
YOU’RE getting up early, putting on gym gear and heading out to train … yet nothing’s happening.
Unlikely essentials for the best workout
WHO would have thought tea bags could be so handy? Tim Robards on the nine things you should keep in your gym bag to get the most out of your workout.
‘I got naked with a bunch of strangers’
THERE’S feeling self conscious about your yoga pose, and then there’s doing it nude. WARNING: This story has bums.
Women spending big to get lean
THOUSANDS of Australian women are spending up big time on workout supplements. But does the average person really need to consume them?
Lorna Jane employee ‘bullied, harassed, demeaned’
A FORMER Lorna Jane store manager is suing the popular fitness brand for more than $500,000, alleging she was bullied, harassed and demeaned by the company.
Are you doing enough exercise?
TIME is probably our biggest excuse when it comes to exercise. Let’s look at exactly how much time we need and how to make the most out of it.
Don’t do these things if you want abs
TIM Robards knows a thing or two about building a six pack, and he reckons the rest of us can be our own worst enemies all too often.
The only way to get out is to fight
MANNY Pacquiao is a god to young Filipinos, many of whom see boxing as their only chance to escape poverty. Few will succeed, but they’ll die trying.
We’ve all got the ‘sits’ and it’s killing us
IF THERE’S one thing holding us back it’s sitting at our desks all day, says Tim Robards. But do these simple things and you’ll notice a huge difference.
The stress that’s actually good for you
WE HATE to break it to you, but if you want to be able to lift more, run faster or get over a weight plateau then you need to stress your body. In a good way.
What to do after your workout
WHAT you do after exercise can be just as important as the work you put in at the gym. Here, Australia’s favourite celebrity trainers share their top recovery tips.
Sorry Michelle, you’ve got it all wrong
THE Biggest Loser is about to enter its 10th season, and in its own way, it’s as unhealthy as ever. This is why our attitude towards exercise has gone wrong.
Five reasons why your workout isn’t working
FEEL like your fitness routine isn’t delivering the results you want? There are five very simple reasons that could be happening.
The five workout myths you should ditch
ARE you putting in the hours at the gym and eating super healthily, but still not reaching your goals? This could be why.
‘I almost cried when I saw this girl on the cover’
THIS 18-year-old plus-size model has starred on the cover of a women’s running magazine. And women are ecstatic about seeing someone who isn’t stick-thin.
The exercise keeping Tim Robards in a job
THERE’S an exercise that accounts for 50% of Tim Robards’ income, and he’s decided to let you in on the secret. So stop skipping leg day and start doing this.
‘I was hypnotised into enjoying exercise’
ACTRESS Olivia Munn says she used to hate working out, until she saw a hypnotherapist. Now she’s up exercising everyday at 6am. Is this really a thing?
The best exercise you can do
IT’S free, it’s easy and it dramatically reduces stress. Alissa Warren can’t stop raving about the daggy exercise making a comeback.
How to get a Victoria’s Secret body
THE Victoria’s Secret Angels are hailed as some of the hottest women on the planet. A fitness blogger took the models’ workout challenge and discovered it’s not all genetics.
The 5 exercises you’re doing wrong
IF YOU’RE hitting the gym you’re probably getting these exercises wrong. According to Tim Robards you need to start thinking in 3D, not 2D.
Ultimate 15-second exercise trick
WE ALL use excuses to avoid getting out from under our warm doona and exercise. But try this easy trick and you’ll be bouncing out of bed.
Crazy workouts of the rich and famous
THEY’VE got gym memberships that cost more than the average salary. But are the insane fitness regimes of these celebrities really worth it?
This move could change your life
TIM Robards says he uses one simple exercise to improve posture, reduce back pain and increase energy. It’s so easy you could do it anywhere.
The new fitness trend supermodels love
GIGI Hadid, Cara Delevigne and Kendall Jenner are fans of this killer workout women are flocking to.
The new workout that brings Naomi Watts to tears
NAOMI Watts, Christy Turlington and Gisele Bundchen are fans of this ‘boot camp-meets-therapy’ workout where women grunt and scream their way to enlightment.
Why you need to exercise during pregnancy
RELUCTANT to exercise during pregnancy? We know it’s hard to be motivated, but a Spanish study has uncovered some worrying consequences if you’re not active during this time.
Kayla Itstines’ 7 winter workout tips
WINTER is upon us, and probably all you want to do is stay in and eat comfort food. But resist the temptation. The cold weather is no excuse for letting your fitness regimen lapse.
‘I’d f****** eat you for breakfast’
MAN dubbed ‘the angry butcher’ has been outed as Aussie expat cafe owner as video emerges of extraordinary road-rage run-in with cyclist.
‘My life as a cheerleader’
THIS Aussie cheerleader has just cracked it big time, she’s made it into the super competitive world of cheerleading in America and is now a certified ‘Charger Girl’.
How to cure your gymophobia
RUBY Crowe was one of many Australian women who felt nervous and selfconscious in the gym. Now she’s found a way to feel confident with exercise.
How important is flexibility?
ARE you ‘toit’ like a tiger, in all the wrong ways? Haven’t been able to touch your toes in years? Tim Robards explains whether flexibility really matters to fitness.
Shred fat in just 10 minutes
IF you are worried about stacking on too much weight during the colder months, there is a quick solution that can be performed from the warmth of your living room.
Paltrow: ‘It’s like brushing your teeth’
ALWAYS one for dispensing lifestyle advice, Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has shared the secret to her workout success.
Number one fitness trend of 2015
SOLDIERS have been doing this for hundreds of years, and it’s an activity so simple you’ll wonder why you’ve never thought of it.
How your phone is damaging your neck
WE ALL know we spend way too much time staring down at our phones. But how bad is it really? Are we all going to end up a nation of hunchbacks?
Ease back pain and get sweet buns
NO BACK pain and a tight arse — they’re two things everyone wants, and they’re surprisingly linked. Tim Robards shows us how it’s done, with his shirt off.
Incredible Hulk: ‘She thought I was a monster’
A BODYBUILDER who modelled himself on the Incredible Hulk risked his life by injecting a cocktail of oil, painkillers and alcohol into his arms.
Should you exercise when you’re still sore?
DELAYED onset muscle soreness happens to the best of us. But will training the day after a workout make you feel better, even when walking down stairs is torture?
‘If you don’t squeeze your bum, no one else will’
IT’S bad enough when your PT shouts ‘Tight thighs, big smiles, white jeans’, but you know it’s all over when they yell about wine. Here are the most ridiculous things gym instructors say.
How to up your dating game
GUYS, if you’re looking to improve your chances with the ladies, there’s a simple habit you should get into. Here’s what you can do to step up your dating game.
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