Fitness
Is breathing through your nose the secret to reaching peak fitness?
Don’t try it at home, but there is one takeaway from Iga Swiatek’s mouth-taping exercise.
- by Sarah Berry
Latest
How you should change your workout once you hit 40
Strength training can be a veritable fountain of youth if you approach it strategically, boosting longevity and your quality of life, experts say.
- by Danielle Friedman
Opinion
Alcohol
I quit booze for a month, can’t vouch for the makeover
After a month of none-days, your correspondent is a glass-half-full kind of guy. Sorry to poop the teetotal party.
- by Michael Koziol
For better skin, try lifting weights
A new study has found links between resistance workouts and skin health.
- by Gretchen Reynolds
Opinion
Hip pocket
Tips to keep yourself (and your finances) fit and healthy
Whether it’s a gym membership, pool fees or the price of equipment, exercise expenses can quickly mount. Here are some ways to cut your costs while maintaining your health and fitness.
- by Dominic Powell
How often do I need to exercise to get stronger?
The more frequently we move, even in small quantities, the more benefit we receive. The results of “exercise snacking” may surprise you.
- by Sarah Berry
Striding to victory: Shopping centre mall walkers win reprieve
An enthusiastic group of Frankston mall walkers can put their shoes back on after a campaign to save their exercise program.
- by Carolyn Webb
Treadmill running can be as effective as outdoor running. Here’s what to know
Get up to speed on treadmill workouts and make your indoor runs count.
- by Kelyn Soong
Planking is an incredible exercise – but only if you get it right
Looking to prevent high blood pressure? It’s time to plank.
- by Boudicca Fox-Leonard
Take the stairs: Short bursts of energy found to reduce cancer risk
Research shows that several minutes of huffing and puffing a day can have a major impact on your long-term health.
- by Sarah Berry
The gear, training and fuel you need to become a better runner
With running season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to try for a personal best.
- by Sarah Berry