There’s a better way to walk for exercise
It isn’t just moving forward on autopilot — you also need to think about your eyes, shoulders and core.
Fitness
The stretches that could help you live longer
If your focus on stretching goes no further than tying your shoelaces then the results of a new large-scale study make for a sobering read.
What too much sitting is doing to your health
A new study shows that a sedentary lifestyle is even worse for us than we thought – but a standing desk won’t help.
The ‘silent global pandemic’ that will undermine healthcare systems and food safety
If the danger of drug-resistant superbugs is not addressed there could be a return to the medical dark ages, where a superficial scratch could be life-threatening.
Counting calories? Why your calculations might not add up to losing weight
Calorie counting is the tried and true method of controlling or losing weight. Here an expert reveals what to do to shed unwanted kilos.
Can you get a Gladiator body? I copied Paul Mescal’s fitness plan and here’s what happened
Phil Hilton wants to be as buff as the 28-year-old film star. He asked a Hollywood trainer for help – plus his top exercises to beef up your arms and chest.
How to get a flat tummy at any age — for men and women
If you find it hard to hold back middle-age spread, you’re not alone. Here are the lifestyle, diet and exercise tips that really work.
Time to bite the bullet on risky taste temptations
We know they’re not good for us, but what’s the latest science on those foods that can wreak havoc on our health?
I took the plunge into ocean swimming – and changed my life
Dub me un-Australian, if you like, but the truth is that I was never comfortable at the beach. So it was not an easy commitment in February 2022 to walk down the steps to the ocean pool.
Fury as Parks Victoria bans rock climbing after secret surveys
The Victorian government is set to formally destroy rock climbing at Australia’s most significant site after a four-year secretive process to investigate cultural heritage.
Swimming vs running: which is better for your body?
Your go-to fitness choice depends on training, injury history and more.
The science of why your body takes longer to bounce back after 40
Injuries, colds, restless nights and alcohol can hit harder when we get into midlife.
150,000 NDIS providers in Shorten’s firing line
In one of his last major changes before he retires, the NDIS Minister will begin a major crackdown on rorting, abuse and the slapping of ‘wedding-tax’ style mark-ups on disability services.
Have you got what it takes to swim the English Channel?
A 19-time swimmer of the 32km stretch between England and France, Renford was once the undisputed King of the Channel. Decades later his grandson enters the water to create his own slice of history.
What are the health benefits of walking in nature?
The simple act of walking in nature is being hailed as a health booster for everyone from Gen Z to Boomers and beyond.
Thinking of joining a run club? It can literally change your life
Sinead Diver joined a run club in her early thirties during maternity leave. Now she’s at the Paris Olympics. Run clubs improve mental health and social lives — but there are common misconceptions.
Dream powers team through fire and water
Olympians make many sacrifices but the artistic swimmers’ needs for power, grace and synchronicity demands some unusual ones. Training to hold the breath underwater and upside down is one, while losing the colour of their eyebrows is a quirk all of its own.
Debunking six common myths about Pilates
From the misconception that Pilates is an easy workout, to the belief that Pilates is only for women, this expert debunks all the most common myths about the popular exercise.
Mice weigh in on mystery of heavy exercise
It turns out that exercising might lead some people to gain weight. A Japanese professor is seeking volunteers to test the theory.
Do you do enough exercise? Test your fitness IQ
No matter how great your efforts, the health benefits of your workout will be affected if you make uninformed decisions. Here’s a way to make smarter choices to achieve the most | ANSWER THESE 10 QUESTIONS … HONESTLY
Hyrox, the new ultra-fitness craze
Want to go one better than a Parkrun? Billed as ‘the global fitness race for everybody’, there are no entry requirements and no restrictions on finish time.
Cardio vs weights: Do you have to do both?
It’s a question that confuses many devotees of strength training who watch their heart rate climb during weightlifting: if my heart rate is hitting the aerobic zone, do I really need to do cardio at all?
How to dance your way out of depression
The evidence is now indisputable that physical activity, such as running, strength training and dancing, has an enormous impact upon mental health.
No pain, no gain: Here’s how not to suffer
Sore muscles the day after exercise aren’t inevitable | Here are seven ways you can avoid what the experts call onset muscle soreness or the Doms.
Is walking is the most underrated form of exercise?
There’s no need to join a gym when walking is a great way to get fit for free. Try these simple techniques to optimise the benefits of your daily walk.
Cold plunge: best places to take an ice bath
From Finland to the Snowy Mountains, swimming in freezing waters is becoming an increasingly popular holiday activity.
Keeping fit the simple way by doing just one thing
If an expert could give you some easy advice to tweak your technique at everything from running to rowing, what would it be?
Nice and easy does it — the best way to stretch
Better flexibility is one of the many benefits of a daily stretch. Here’s how to maximise your effort.
The 10 best hotel pools in the city
From a rooftop pool perched over a harbour to one encased in glass 64 storeys up or even swimming beneath chandeliers, here are Australia’s top urban hotel pools worth a dip.
Feel like running away from home?
Find your next marathon, half-marathon and other running events around Australia. From the outback to mountains to beaches, add these 10 running events to your bucket list.
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