Fitness
Study finds how much exercise middle-aged women need to halve their risk of death
A new Australian study found consistent adherence to physical activity guidelines could significantly reduce mortality risk for midlife women.
- Lauren Ironmonger
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Is the 12-3-30 treadmill trend really as good as people claim?
While the workout’s creator originally promoted it for weight loss, fans claim it’s an accessible, low-impact way to improve cardiovascular fitness and build strength.
- Danielle Friedman
‘Healthy adults should lift’: A starter’s guide to strength training
Strengthmaxxing, also known as weight lifting, is everywhere right now. And it’s worth doing.
- Gretchen Reynolds
How to overcome the mind trap that throws exercise goals off track
A new study into exercise motivation has uncovered the common mindset that sets us back.
- Gretchen Reynolds
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Bunions, corns, plantar fasciitis: How to nail foot trouble before it’s too late
Some people get the “ick” over feet. Yet problems such as corns and callus are very common. Here’s what causes them as well as the painful condition known as “jogger’s heel”.
- Madeleine Heffernan
I was bloodied, bruised, exhausted and dehydrated – and it was the most fun I’d had in years
This endurance event is popular, yet more than a little bit stupid. So why did I love it?
- Konrad Marshall
Some people walk to get fitter, more creative or be in nature. This is why I do it
After 15 years of long-distance walking, a writer suddenly understands why she does it.
- Patti Miller
Why these south-east clubs are surging in popularity
The desire to make genuine connections is driving participation in social hiking groups, which are delivering powerful health benefits – both physical and mental.
- Courtney Kruk
Exercising during a heatwave? Here’s what you should know
Extreme heat places additional stress on the cardiovascular system and thermoregulation, so maintaining the same intensity, duration, or timing year-round isn’t always safe.
- Shona Hendley
‘Not for human consumption’: Warning to Australians injecting bootlegged weight-loss drug
The website says “for research use only”, then they ship it to suburban homes.
- Kate Aubusson