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Matt is 56 but his ‘fitness age’ says he is in his 30s. How is that possible?
Devotees say it is possible to achieve a younger fitness age than what appears on your birth certificate. But there’s more to it than adhering to a demanding exercise regime.
- Claire Burke
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The biggest myth about the trending ‘Cortisol Cocktail’
Everything from poor sleep to weight loss can be solved if you ingest this sweet beverage, some claim. It’s too good to be true... so why do we believe it?
- Bronte Gossling
Want to get into strength training? Experts explain the top four options
Lifting weights has become a popular way to build muscle strength and improve bone density. Which method you use depends on a number of factors.
- Stephen Wade
Everyone is adding weights to their daily run, but is it a good idea?
Weighted accessories, from ankle weights to vests, are trending on social media. But what are the benefits? And could they do more harm than good?
- Lauren Ironmonger
Come hell or Hyrox: Inside the ‘addictive’ sport you’ve probably never heard of
One former commando says it’s as demanding as his time in the special forces. But even those who have never run before sign up to be “slammed” – if they can get a ticket.
- Bronte Gossling
NSW men thrash it out in backyard fight club
A new event called the Hood Contender has gained traction online but been frowned upon by combat sport authorities.
What collapse? How F45 Australia is plotting a comeback
New management at the helm of F45, once a trailblazer in the global fitness industry, is keen to move past the fitness empire’s spectacular rise and fall.
- Jessica Yun
How social media is seeding the next generation of Australian golfers
Young people are flocking to golf courses – prompting the creation of an under 12s tour.
- Nick Newling
Forget 10,000 steps. The Japanese walking method is easier and faster
Developed in Japan, this exercise routine promises benefits, including better heart health and blood pressure in half-hour bursts. It’s also not that hard.
- Paula Goodyer
Four ways women are physically stronger than men
Across a variety of sports, women are not just catching up after generations of exclusion from athletics – they’re setting the pace.
- Starre Vartan
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