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Education
‘The system is holding him back’: The WA students facing ATAR hurdles
The number of West Australian students applying for special provisions during their final ATAR exams is growing, despite fewer students choosing to sit them.
- by Holly Thompson
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Wellbeing
Is the running boom making you feel exhausted too?
Nearly half of Australians feel stressed by the pressure to appear “well”, even if they’re already ticking the boxes of wellbeing.
- by Sarah Berry
Don’t sweat it: Easy ways to sneak some exercise into your holiday
Fitting in some exercise while you’re away might be easier than you think.
- by Anna Maltby
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City life
Can you cram your City2Surf training into 10 days? I’m racing to find out
When it comes to preparing for the 14-kilometre race, I was told: “There’s no quick fix, there’s no shortcut”. That sounded like a challenge.
- by Michael Koziol
Exercising every day? You may need to stop
Choosing when not to work out can be as important as the exercise itself.
- by Calum Marsh
Nedd’s injury-laden 4000km run fascinated physios. His new plan may stun them
Nedd Brockmann became a national sensation in 2022 when he ran from Perth to Sydney. Now the man with the famous haircut has set himself a new challenge.
- by Luke Benedictus
Is walking the answer to back pain? A new study says yes
Experts have found that walking can be very effective for preventing reoccurring of back pain.
- by Talya Minsberg
How to get into trail running, whether you’re already a runner or not
Maybe you’re new to running, or maybe you’ve been pounding the pavement for years. Here’s what you need to know before taking off on the trails.
- by Abby Seaman
How the Olympics helped a generation of girls fall in love with skateboarding
Female skaters like 14-year-old Chloe Covell are inspiring more girls than ever get into skateboarding.
- by Gyan Yankovich
The exercises you should be doing to lower blood pressure
Experts agree that one of the best way to prevent and lower hypertension is by working out.
- by Amanda Loudin
Opinion
Opinion
In appealing to the rich, has trail running lost its dirtbag spirit?
Have we become so comfortable in our lives we are now seeking – and willing to pay big money for – discomfort?
- by Sarah Berry
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/fitness-trends-1msa