How to future-proof your niggly knees and other joints
Which exercises you should do, the supplements that might help and whether or not to have an MRI scan – an expert gives his tips.
Workouts
Gordi: ‘Staying in shape is part of my job on stage’
The ARIA-nominated artist, also known as Sophie Payten, speaks of parallel careers in music and medicine and staying fit while touring (and how she does it).
The five-minutes-a-day ‘eccentric’ exercise regime that can make your life better
No gym membership, no equipment at home, no worries. Just five minutes of exercise a day can improve your physical and mental health, a new study shows. We step you through the exercises you’ll need.
No time to get fit? These superfast workouts are going viral
You may know about the 5-2, but what about 10-20-30? The latest fitness trends are easy-to-remember concepts, but do they really work?
Should you push through the pain barrier?
Exercise is meant to be beneficial but it’s easy to overdo it. Here’s when to grit your teeth – and when to give yourself a breather
Get your best body after 50 with the help of this pro trainer
Caroline Idiens is a 52-year-old mum of two with a cult online fitness following. She shares how she does it. Plus: a 20-minute routine to try at home.
Level up your squats, the most underrated exercise
Celebrities swear by them and they’re great for your overall health, but should you rise to the challenge of doing 100 squats a day?
The six-pack revolution that may take over a gym near you
Scott Harrison says he was 89kg of ‘love handles, moobs and belly fat with a fat neck and even fat stored behind my ears’. After 75 days his paunch was replaced with an enviable six-pack. This is how he did it. Enticement: he eats six times a day.
Is your heart at risk from fatty muscles?
A new study has highlighted the dangers of fat buried deep within our muscles. This exercise plan will help to reduce intermuscular fat and build power.
Too sluggish to exercise? Your diet could help
If you’re inspired to make this your best year yet, the advice is to make continual small but important changes that become daily habits.
‘If we don’t operate, you’ll die’: The night Geoff’s life changed forever
In less than two hours, Geoff Lester went from seemingly fit and healthy to being told he would die without immediate surgery. Exercise has been crucial to his recovery.
Training secrets of the super fit chocolate boss
Running, working with weights, a rowing machine and cross training are all part of the regime for Mondelez executive Darren O’Brien to follow his passion as a rugby union referee.
Gravity defying: How Trinny Woodall got an athlete’s arms at 60
The TV presenter and beauty entrepreneur has never looked so strong. Her personal trainer, Nathalie Hayward, reveals how she’s done it.
A CEO’s happy place? On the river at dawn
Wesfarmers chief executive and former Olympian Rob Scott enjoys a stress-busting yoga workout at lunchtime, often after rowing on the Swan River at sunrise.
Yes, it’s ok to workout at the weekends only. Here’s how
Working out only on Saturday and Sunday is just as beneficial as exercising throughout the week. Here’s how to work out safely and smartly when pressed for time.
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.
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.
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.
Could you conquer a hardcore holiday?
Forget daiquiris by the pool. These vacations will push your body – and mind – to the limit.
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?
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.
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