Fitness
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
Latest
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
No pain, no gain? The risky culture of overtraining in fitness
The mainstream takes their ideas about training from elites and often end up injured. How do we take the best ideas and discard the rest?
- by Sarah Berry
‘Lifestyle therapy’ may be as effective as seeing a psychologist for depression
Can food lead to a better mood? According to a new study, the answer is yes.
- by Sarah Berry
Not everyone finds exercise rewarding. These four tips might help
We’ve all encountered that person who comes back from the gym or a run seemingly high on life. But for some, a workout just leaves us feeling worn out.
- by Danielle Friedman
Olympians are turning to this side hustle to make ends meet
Australia’s future gold-medallists have to forgo work to train for the Olympics, often placing them under financial pressure.This fitness app hopes to solve that.
- by Amber Schultz