Fitness
Do we perform better when we look good? These athletes think so
Whether you’re preparing for the Olympics or a session at your local gym, experts agree that looking good can improve your performance.
- by Gyan Yankovich
Latest
By 15, one in four teens have quit sport. What can parents do?
While the Olympics inspire many people to take up a new sport, research shows it’s tough to get teenagers to stick with it.
- by Sarah Berry
Nedd’s injury-laden 4000km run fascinated physios. His new plan may stun them
Nedd Brockmann became a national sensation in 2022 when he ran from Perth to Sydney. Now the man with the famous haircut has set himself a new challenge.
- by Luke Benedictus
What running extreme distances does to a person’s body
Extreme charity challenges have become increasingly popular, but there is a price to pay.
- by Sarah Berry
Is walking the answer to back pain? A new study says yes
Experts have found that walking can be very effective for preventing reoccurring of back pain.
- by Talya Minsberg
Doing this workout in your 60s can preserve strength for years
Leg strength is a key indicator of health and mobility among older people.
- by Leo Sands
Attention gym-bench hogs: Try lifting more than your phones
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Greg Callaghan, Damien Woolnough, Frances Mocnik, David Swan, Paul Connolly and Nicole Abadee
It’s never too late to strengthen your bones with exercise. Here’s how
Experts share the best exercises to add to your routine to help reduce your risk of osteoporosis and other bone problems.
- by Danielle Friedman
Zone 2 training is the latest fitness trend, but what is it?
Experts weigh in on the so-called fat-burning zone that’s captured the fitness world’s attention.
- by Sarah Berry
Opinion
Olympics
The Olympic Games are about so much more than where we put a stadium
This is a rare moment for a host city to invest in the future health and wellbeing of its people, and to project its values on a global stage.
- by Robyn Littlewood
The best way to use heat on sore muscles, according to experts
Does heat actually speed up recovery or does it just feel good? Well, it depends.
- by Emma Yasinski