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Fitness ‘a marathon, not a sprint’
HE used to be Australia’s fastest man but, even though Matt Shirvington has hung up the running spikes, speed is still the essence of his new job.
Heart disease findings a ray of sunshine for women
HITTING the beach this summer may be the best thing for your health, with a new study revealing women who avoided the sun had significantly higher mortality rates.
Endurance in an ice tray
IT takes five minutes to prepare and packs a punch of energy. This is how you make the perfect pre-run snack.
‘What the hell kinda fun is that?’
IF YOU told your ancestors we would be running for fun instead of for survival they would probably punch you straight in the face.
‘Miss Iron Bum’ shows off her hard work
THIS 22-year-old has wowed fans with her latest fitness video, where she shows off the results of all her hard training sessions in the gym.
Female firies in calendar first
NOTORIOUS for filling its pages with topless and hard-bodied blokes, the latest Aussie professional firefighters calendar now includes two women for the first time.
Serena Williams: ‘I’m not done yet’
SERENA Williams has done it all, and keeps going. Here’s her take on winning, shoes, family, retirement and boobs.
Greatest gift of the Olympics
SYNCHRONISED swimming is the shiny gift that is delivered to our TV screens every four years. Pop your nose plugs in and get excited.
Astonishing diet of an Olympic champion
OUR swimmers have truly gone through hell to be the best. Gold medallist Melanie Wright reveals her crazy diet and exercise plan.
Where does all your lost fat actually go?
EVER wondered what happens to the excess skin and fat on your body when you lose weight? We finally have some answers.
The five simple steps to a rock hard rig
HERE are the five steps you need to start now to work towards a flat tummy for summer.
Who is the new Michelle Bridges?
MICHELLE Bridges got her start on The Biggest Loser. But she’s not signing on for next season. Meet her replacement.
Woman who spent $100k at Macca’s loses 107kg
SHE used to eat three Big Mac meals for dinner every night. Now this Queensland woman has lost more than half her body weight and competes in triathlons.
‘Freeze your arse’ — and lose weight
IT’S called cryotherapy. You sit in a tub. Put on robe and soft, Ugg boot-style moonboots. Air temperature drops to -140C and the weight falls off you. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Endurance in an ice tray
IT takes five minutes to prepare and packs a punch of energy. This is how you make the perfect pre-run snack.
‘What the hell kinda fun is that?’
IF YOU told your ancestors we would be running for fun instead of for survival they would probably punch you straight in the face.
Bachelor girls: how they stay in shape
THESE gorgeous girls have been vying for Richie Strahan’s heart on The Bachelor. But outside the love battle, how do they keep so fit and healthy?
Could a pill mean no need for gym?
IT SOUNDS like the ultimate cheat. Pop a pill, and reap the benefits of a sweat sesh at the gym, simply by tricking your body into thinking it has exercised.
The toughest races in the world
THINK you’re hot stuff because you’ve done a Tough Mudder or run a half-marathon? The toughest races in the world will have you shaking in your boots.
