Trends
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
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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
Opinion
Work/life balance
You know what’s cooler than a morning ice bath? The snooze button
The ‘rise and grind’ morning routines promoted by LinkedIn experts are unrealistic for many of us, yet somehow the mindset persists.
- by Shelley Johnson
Billionaires fight it out to join $56,750-a-year gym – with no showers
With a price tag bigger than many people’s annual salary, this exclusive gym boasts celebrities and A-list stars such as Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift among its clients.
- by Susie Coen
Give the gift of fitness with the latest sporting must-haves
Fresh gear to support the survival of the fittest.
- by Frances Mocnik
Why Kayla Itsines can finally say she’s proud of herself
From humble beginnings to selling her multimillion-dollar business, it’s only now the Adelaide-based fitness star can stop and look at how far she’s come.
- by Genevieve Quigley