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Professor Maria Fiatarone Singh with patient Alice Chan. With a tailored exercise plan for those with early osteoporosis, she says, “For the most part, people feel strong quickly, within weeks.”

Walking’s great – but to strengthen bones, a little heavy lifting goes a long way

Poor bone health puts two out of three Australians aged over 50 at risk of fractures, falls and a shortened lifespan. Many are fighting back – with dumbbells.

  • Erin O'Dwyer

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The end of the daylight savings period is near.

Five things you should do before daylight saving ends this week

With the clocks turning back an hour from Sunday, it’s the last chance this side of the winter solstice to go outside to enjoy an extra hour or two of evening light.

  • Hannah Hammoud
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
Revo founder Andrew Holder talking business and living out his childhood dream of playing professional cricket.

Andrew Holder on playing professional cricket and building a national fitness empire at the same time

The founder of one of the country’s fastest-growing fitness empires talks living out his childhood dream of playing cricket for WA, early life lessons and capitalising on the challenges posed by COVID.

  • Jesinta Burton
Sitting for long periods of time is a major cause of tight hips.

The small habits that will help improve your hip mobility

Certain movements can significantly better your mobility, but it takes more than just holding a stretch.

  • Alyssa Ages
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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
A 2019 research pamphlet by VicHealth found that 41 per cent of Victorian women “feel too embarrassed to exercise in public.”

The gender fitness gap, aka why women exercise less than men - and how we can change it

A committed couch potato digs into the stats on her stasis – and finally finds her fitness groove.

  • Amanda Hooton

Hear ye, hear ye: The young people finding connection in historical role play

Across Australia, history enthusiasts are having serious fun with medieval times through dedicated clubs, and finding friendship and life skills along the way.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
If you’re recovering from a sprained wrist, a simple exercise with a tennis ball can help.

Recovering from injury? Train your tendons, joints and ligaments

A slight shift in your training can be the best way to prevent injury while exercising.

  • Amanda Loudin

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