Could you conquer a hardcore holiday?
Forget daiquiris by the pool. These vacations will push your body – and mind – to the limit.
Fitness
The end of HIIT? Why ‘slow cardio’ is now all the rage
High Intensity Interval Training is being challenged by the new trend of ‘Zone 2’ lower intensity training. Adherents claim it will make you burn more fat and even improve longevity – but is true?
Strokes of genius
These smart swim goggles tell you what to do in the pool – “just like a real coach”. Who really wants that, though?
Inside the sleep-deprived world of ultramarathon racing
They run for 12 hours from dusk to dawn, with battered feet and almost no sleep. Why?
Ladies, this nocturnal pleasure should be ours, too
Walking alone at night in the bush can be a beautiful experience. But for women it’s often fraught, and that feels unfair.
How to save your knees
From exercises and supplements to the latest treatments – experts reveal what really works
Back or knee pain? Then it’s your duty to build that booty
Desk bound workers need to make time to exercise those gluteal muscles, or risk ‘dead butt’ syndrome.
How to spend half as much time at the gym
While many believe lifting weights is key to increasing muscle strength and size, new research shows there is a more effective way.
Cold, hard facts point to winter swimmers’ health secret
The secret to combating a growing waistline, more energy and better health could be as simple as an icy dip on a cold winter’s day.
Take a walk on the wild side
A harbourside hike takes in urban wilderness and links to the land’s ancestral past.
Australia’s best inland swimming holes
Our dazzling beaches get all the attention, but Australia is awash with inland options for taking the plunge.
Radical new approach to beating back pain
Intense exercise – at least once a week – is the key to warding off joint and muscle pain in later life, according to a study. But there are other ways to protect yourself.
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