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The coronavirus pandemic offers an opportunity to go back to the basics with health
If the uncertainty around the coronavirus pandemic has you feeling powerless, maybe a reminder that lifestyle can profoundly shape your...
Cathy Johnson
Apr 23, 20205 min read


Katie Visco ran across Australia in four months. Here's why she wants you to do things for yours
The 33-year-old American ran from Darwin to Adelaide — 3,556 kilometres in 119 days.
Emily Olson
Apr 16, 20204 min read


Cairns septuagenarian with osteoporosis does heavy lifting to improve bone density
Helen is 71, has osteoporosis, and deadlifts more than her body weight.
Sharnie Kim and Samuel Davis
Mar 12, 20204 min read


Cycling can be great for your health and your social life
Whether you choose a mountain bike, a hybrid, or a 10-speed racing bicycle, once you start riding, you'll wonder why you ever walked or
Jennifer King
Feb 20, 20203 min read


How coffee can boost your next workout
If you enjoy the alertness and focus brought by your morning coffee, you might be wondering if it can boost your ability to exercise too.
Patrick Wright
Feb 13, 20204 min read


Getting your teen moving when they hate exercise
Yet another study has found Australian teens aren't moving enough. How do you support the teen in your life to get more active?
Tegan Taylor
Jan 30, 20204 min read


Barriers to exercise and how to overcome them
Exercise is good for you — we all know that by now. But why is it so gosh-darn hard to get done?
Tegan Taylor
Jan 2, 20206 min read


The top reason so many new mums struggle to keep exercising isn't about finding time
There is a growing number of women finding empowerment through exercise as they navigate the unpredictable path of motherhood.
Bridget Judd
Dec 26, 20195 min read


Do you really need to stretch and warm up before working out?
Research has raised questions about the effectiveness of pre-exercise warming up routines.
Patrick Wright
Dec 19, 20194 min read


Older people lifting their health with weights
People who exercise more are less likely to have dementia, but there's not good evidence of cause and effect — we need more studies in t
Larissa Romensky
Dec 4, 20194 min read


Is sweating a good sign your workout has been worth it?
For many years we've been led to believe that unless you're sweating while exercising you're not working hard enough, but this i
Claudine Ryan and Cathy Johnson
Nov 13, 20193 min read


The health benefits of doing more vigorous exercise
We all know the benefits of regular exercise, but will doing vigorous exercise make you fitter faster?
Cathy Johnson
Oct 29, 20194 min read


Is it better to do your exercise outdoors?
Does it matter where you do your exercise? Will a gym work-out have the same health benefits as a bootcamp in a local park?
Dr Chloe Warren
Oct 17, 20194 min read


There's a hack for living longer and it's hidden inside your cells
Slowing the ageing process starts with better understanding your cells.
Olivia Willis
Oct 10, 20195 min read


New to exercise? Should you see a doctor?
We're always being told to exercise and if you've not been active for a while, you often hear you should see a doctor before you sta
Cathy Johnson
Sep 26, 20193 min read


This is why you grunt when you bend over
Most of us grunt with the physical effort of everyday activities. Exercise science expert Andrew Lavender asks why.
Andrew Lavender
Sep 19, 20193 min read


Can too much exercise wear out your joints?
Like a light bulb or a car tyre, can too much mileage on your joints wear them out?
Cathy Johnson
Aug 22, 20194 min read


Are short bursts of daily exercise or longer, less regular sessions better for your health?
What's more beneficial: squeezing in 10 minutes here and there between tasks each day, or packing it into fewer, longer sessions each we
Kellie Scott
Jul 31, 20194 min read


Exercise boosts longevity in middle and old age, regardless of previous activity levels, study finds
A new study shows getting active in middle and old age — even if you weren't active before — is strongly linked to longevity.
Tegan Taylor
Jul 25, 20193 min read


Should you avoid exercise when you have a cold?
Should you push on with your normal exercise load in the hope it might help your immune system shake off the illness?
Cathy Johnson
Jun 27, 20193 min read
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