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Young golfers Libby Newcombe and Braxton Andrews at Camden Golf Club.

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

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Walk, don’t run. The Japanese walking method is accessible to almost all fitness levels.

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
When it comes to squats, your form is important.

Squats are one of the most effective exercises. Here’s how to do them properly

They tone your bum, help control your weight and enhance bone density, but squats can be tricky – this guide will keep you working out safely.

  • Matt Roberts
Richard Coyne says his body is more pliable now than ever.

‘I feel so much better’: Why improving flexibility is the key to ageing well

Losing flexibility – which can make you more susceptible to injury – is often seen as in inevitable part of ageing. It doesn’t have to be that way.

  • Claire Burke
Suzie Batten has an outdoor hot tub and is getting a sauna. She says the hot tub helps her recover from intense exercise, sleep better and boosts her wellbeing.

You’re hot then you’re cold: Australians embrace home saunas, plunge pools

Smaller backyards, social media trends and Australians’ obsession with wellness have led many households to install steam rooms, saunas and ice baths.

  • Madeleine Heffernan
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Entrepreneur Bryan Johnson giving his dad his own allegedly rejuvenating plasma.

Stairway to hell: How the fitness tracker ruins my life

I’ve always been tired, but now I know why. My fitness tracker tells me.

  • Cherie Gilmour
Paul Rudd stars in Living With Yourself on Netflix.

Why watching male celebrities struggle has become my new online obsession

Upon first glance, I have nothing in common with Paul Rudd, Jake Gyllenhaal or Glen Powell. Yet despite our many differences, in one respect, we’re the same.

  • Wendy Syfret
The entrance to the five-storey wellness complex.

Is Brisbane’s $80 million wellness centre worth the hype?

The largest wellness centre in Australia calls the River City home, and it turns out the city has an appetite for activewear. We take a look inside TotalFusion Platinum to see if their workouts really work out.

  • Neesha Sinnya
The simplicity of beginner moves allows you to build a strong foundation.

Want to take up Pilates? Here are the best tips for beginners

Thanks in part to its aesthetic appeal, Pilates is trending. Here’s how to get started, according to instructors.

  • Anna Maltby

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