Fitness
What is heart rate variability? And how much attention should we pay it?
HRV has become a favoured metric among elite athletes and those looking to improve their health – but experts say people should be aware of these myths.
- by Sarah Berry
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Why women need to change how they move into menopause
Experts argue that moderate exercise may not be the most effective for combatting two major concerns perimenopausal and menopausal women have.
- by Sarah Berry
Should you try the supermarket supplement elite athletes swear by?
It works wonders for athletes, but could it help you achieve a PB in your next race?
- by Sarah Berry
Yes, running can make you need to go to the toilet. Here’s how to cope
Runners experience worse gastrointestinal symptoms than athletes in other endurance sports.
- by Trisha Pasricha
Don’t sweat it: Easy ways to sneak some exercise into your holiday
Fitting in some exercise while you’re away might be easier than you think.
- by Anna Maltby
Can you achieve the best shape of your life in your 50s?
Hugh Jackman says he’s in better shape than ever, but is it really possible to peak in our 50s?
- by Sarah Berry
She’s the oldest player in history. How this former Tillies captain does it at 44
At 44, Melissa Barbieri is a veteran of the game, an anomaly in a sport where the median age of retirement for professional female footballers is 26.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Testosterone boosters are popular among fit men. But are they safe?
Many healthy middle-aged men also see testosterone boosters as an anti-ageing strategy to restore their lean muscle, strength, sex drive and energy. They come with risks.
- by Sarah Berry
Not everyone finds exercise rewarding. Here’s how to make it more tolerable
How to get the biggest mood boost from exercise, according to experts.
- by Danielle Friedman
Opinion
City life
Can you cram your City2Surf training into 10 days? I’m racing to find out
When it comes to preparing for the 14-kilometre race, I was told: “There’s no quick fix, there’s no shortcut”. That sounded like a challenge.
- by Michael Koziol
Why humans are such good long-distance runners, according to science
A horse can run three times faster than the fastest human, but a human can beat horses in a marathon. Here’s why.
- by Joel Achenbach
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