CrossFit: Fad or real exercise?
CROSSFIT is everywhere these days, from the park near your home to your Facebook feed. But it’s also been generating a lot of controversy. We decided to take a closer look.
Exercise
Why you need to wear performance sports shoes
IF you feel like your exercise routine needs a bit of a boost this summer, it might be time to get some serious performance sports shoes. Here’s the best of them.
Pippa: How I keep my bum firm
PIPPA Middleton, whose bottom captivated the world at her sister’s Royal wedding, has revealed the four steps she uses to keep it firm.
Get sweaty and strong in 20 minutes
THIS workout will take you out of your comfort zone and really test your staying power, so get ready to focus on your form and give these moves everything you’ve got.
Why you should forget the gym
THERE’S a new superfood out there, and it isn’t even something you can eat. But it will get you healthier than any CrossFit session.
Aussies flock to sexy new fitness craze
BURPEES for breakfast. Lunges for lunch. Dumbbells for dinner. Thousands of Aussies are spending their holidays on fitness ‘retreats’ run by sexy trainers.
How to recover from injury like a pro
WITH time and a few expert tips, you can heal, help prevent injury happening again – and get your fitness back on track.
Why your gym wants you to hate yourself
ARE gyms capitalising on our insecurities rather than inspiring us to be healthy? When the sales pitch consists of questions like ‘What are three areas of your body you’d like to change?’ we think, yes.
Kylie: ‘I’ll take my kids over the gym’
TV presenter Kylie Gillies will happily give any excuse to avoid working out, but the truth is she’d rather just be outside with her family.
The rise of nude fitness
THEY’RE hiking in the Aussie bush, swimming Sydney Harbour and doing the downward-facing dog in yoga studios.
Wash your gym clothes immediately!
DO YOU leave your dirty workout clothes at the bottom of the laundry piles for days on end? You’re gross. Here’s why you should put them in the wash ASAP.
Gym-timidation: How to beat it
GYMS don’t always seem like the friendliest of places, with all those buff bodies and bits of equipment you don’t know how to use. Here are seven ways to beat gym-timidation.
How to burn fat ninja style
THIS kicking workout will build strong glutes and a stable core, as well as working up a good sweat. All you need is some fire in your feet!
How much is too much exercise?
NEW research has found that competitive running increase your risk of an acute event, and running more than 6.5 kilometres a day is dangerous to your health.
Don’t like this fit mum’s approach? Tough
SHE’S the “Tough Mother” who copped Facebook flak for flaunting her fitness. Now she has a message that’s sure to inflame further outrage.
Seven exercises you’re doing wrong
ARE crunches and bell swings a standard part of your workout? Experts warn fitness fanatics to re-asses their form. You might be accidentally hurting yourself.
The hardcore ravers who kick off at dawn
THE dancefloor is pumping, it’s crowded and everyone is hot and sweaty — and it’s only 8am. And there’s not a beer in sight.
Inside The Rock’s epic workouts
WHAT does it take to look like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson? The muscle machine reveals how he got into extraordinary shape for his Hercules film role.
‘You’re not dying, you’re only pregnant’
GAINING too much weight while pregnant is one of the biggest challenges facing the Western world. So if we train for 12 months to run a marathon, why aren’t we training to give birth?
Six reasons you’re not getting any fitter
IF EVERY weekend feels like a major setback on your path to ultimate fitness, check out these six behaviours that may be holding you back big time.
The secret to a star behind
CELEBRITIES like Beyonce, J-Lo, Sofia Vergara and Kim Kardashian are famous for their rounded behinds so here are some star exercises to help you shape your glutes.
Dear Michelle Bridges: Stop heckling us
MICHELLE Bridges says women are full of excuses about why they can’t exercise. But shaming us for our “fairy tale” excuses isn’t going to help, writes Wendy Tuohy.
Inside Australia’s fetish fitness boot camp
THERE are the usual lunges, jumps and squats, but in this fitness boot camp clients are also whipped into shape. Literally.
Women ‘put off sport by breasts’
NEARLY one in five women say their breasts stop them participating in physical activity, according to new research.
Women ‘put off sport by breasts’
NEARLY one in five women say their breasts stop them participating in physical activity, according to new research.
Five gym-free workouts that’ll change your body
FORGET running on the treadmill or battling through a spin class. These exercises give you an awesome workout without the bore.
Jihadists reveal ‘workout’ program
THE model of a modern desert jihadist is very different to the hardy camel-borne tribesman of the past. Just watch their “workout program” to see why.
Don’t die at your desk: Work out at work
INSTEAD of being tied to their desk, bosses should be encouraging their staff to work out during office hours, the nation’s peak medical body has recommended.
Apple patents smartwatch gym app
COUNTING to ten is old school. Apple has patented technology to have a smartwatch track your gym workouts for you.
This will change your running forever
WHAT if there was one exercise you could do that promises to change your running forever? You might just be in luck …
Why trampolining is the best way to get fit
QUESTION: What burns as many calories as an hour and a half of walking or an hour and twelve minutes of sex? Answer: Trampolining — and that’s exactly why it’s the fitness craze taking Australia by storm.
Why trampolining is the best way to get fit
QUESTION: What burns as many calories as an hour and a half of walking or an hour and twelve minutes of sex? Answer: Trampolining — and that’s exactly why it’s the fitness craze taking Australia by storm.
Hey drivers, YOU are the problem
IT’S a topic that has people just as fired up as the Budget, and much like politicians there’s a lot of hot air when it comes to cycling. But are you really right?
Why high intensity exercise is bad for you
IF YOU ever wanted an excuse to skip out on your boot camp or personal training session, this is it. Apparently all those sprints and burpees could be bad for you.
Pregnant gym user told ‘leave for showing belly’
A PREGNANT woman claims she was asked to leave the gym in the middle of a workout because her belly was hanging out.
Six CrossFit workouts anyone can do
NOT all CrossFit workouts require insane fitness and a thorough knowledge of Romanian deadlifts. Check out these six simple routines. Results guaranteed.
The exercise mistakes making you fat
FEEL like you’ve been exercising for eternity but still can’t lose weight? You’re doing it wrong. Here are some hard truths when it comes to getting results.
Why you must exercise in the cold
YOU might want to snuggle up indoors, but it’s during the colder months that getting active is even more important. Here are six good reasons why.
10 ways to lose weight without even noticing
SO YOU want to move around more, without feeling chained to the gym? Here are some fun ways to burn kilojoules, and they’re free …
How zombies can help you get fit
DO you find exercise boring? Just add zombies. Or spies. Or prisoners. What kooky new fitness trend on an app has everyone talking?
Steroids slowly killing the gym-obsessed
OLI Cooney was obsessed with his physique. It led to him injecting steroids and dying at the age of 20. Doctors are concerned that so many gym junkies ignore the warning signs.
Seven ways to stick to your gym routine
ABOUT half of people give up exercise after six months: here are some golden rules on how to beat the stats.
Is this exercise regime the new Crossfit?
IT’S got legions of celebrity fans, only takes 45 minutes and is converting Crossfit fans around the country. So what is this hot, new fitness method?
This is the single best exercise you can do
ALL you need is a floor, it takes very little time and there are loads of variations that allow a wide variety of body parts and skill sets to work hard. So what is it?
Why your workout should not be fun
THE focus these days seems to be on how to make your workouts a fun and pleasant experience. The harsh, but simple truth is: Fitness isn’t fun. Being fit is.
What to eat before and after a workout
IT’S true what they say – abs really are made in the kitchen! This is what you should eat before and after your workout.
30 ways to get fitter every day
TO lose 1kg a week, you need to burn an extra 5000kj a day. Forget the gym – here’s 30 ways to get fitter without too much effort.
Does cardio ruin your muscle gains?
FOR anyone trying to pack on muscle, cardio can be a dirty word. But will a run around the block really destroy your new bulk? Experts give us the skinny.
More than just swinging around a pole
THERE’S more to pole dancing than just stripper heels and sexy moves. Thinking of doing it this year? Here’s what you don’t know.
Nine things you didn’t know about CrossFit
CROSSFIT workouts are named after women because they “wreak havoc”, and the man who founded the exercise regime “is no longer living the life himself”.
No tricks: Libby shares fitness tips
OLYMPIAN Libby Trickett may have retired from competitive swimming but knows motivation is crucial to achieving health goals.
The four workouts men really need to try
THERE are some exercise regimens that just seem a little … girlie. But fellas, give these workouts a whirl and you’ll discover some serious benefits. Here’s why.
Foods that go with work-outs
WHAT you eat before and after training is a critical part of achieving your goals.
How to get fit in 15 minutes
IF YOU like using time as an excuse for not exercising, you’d better stop reading now. What we’re about to tell you will blow that reasoning out the door.
Lift Like a Girl: What weights really do to your body
IF YOU’RE a woman and you’re not lifting weights because you don’t want to get massive, you need to read this.
Are you guilty of these annoying gym habits?
COME ON. You know you’re guilty of a few of these cardinal gym-goer sins.
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