Trends
Fitness influencers are giving up high intensity exercise. But why?
While there is a link between cortisol and exercise, including HIIT, experts say there’s more to the story.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Latest
Explainer
Australian Open
‘I’m sitting, but my heart rate is climbing’: How heat stress creeps up on you
Reporter Angus Dalton experienced just what extreme heat can do to your body in a climate chamber for this Explainer with Liam Mannix.
- by Liam Mannix and Angus Dalton
Record numbers are running to the bakery in a new Sydney fitness craze
It’s partly about meeting people, say Croissant Run Club and Pastry Yourself joggers. But it’s also about discovering the best baked goods.
- by Bianca Hrovat
No gym membership? These workouts won’t blow your budget
These cheap workout options will help you get fit without spending a fortune.
- by Erik Vance
Swan song? No way, these ballerinas are proving a pointe at the barre
Royal Academy of Dance-certified Silver Swans classes are bringing older dancers back to ballet, as well as new ones to try it for the first time.
- by Helen Pitt
Series
Running
The ultimate guide to running
Expert advice and practical tips to help kickstart your running journey or take it a step further.
Pick up the pace: How to turn your daily walk into a run
Running offers all the same physical and mental benefits of walking.
- by Cindy Kuzma
It’s never too late to lift: Older people can still build muscle mass
A new study shows that older bodies can still increase muscle size, strength and mobility.
- by Gretchen Reynolds
Feeling sore after a workout? Here’s how to manage
A stiff and sore body can be an unpleasant side effect of exercising. Here are some tips to prevent pain and avoid injury.
- by Amanda Loudin
Perspective
Queensland
Neck-deep in freezing water in West End, I wanted the cold truth
From fat-free fads to flotation therapy, many have already set out on a health and wellness odyssey. And we aren’t about to stop.
- by Courtney Kruk
State against state: Data reveals Qld kids more active, adults less so
The latest sport and physical activity data reveals a setback for women and the rapid rise of computer-enabled fitness in Australia.
- by Sean Parnell