Fitness
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City life
Can you cram your City2Surf training into 10 days? I’m racing to find out
When it comes to preparing for the 14-kilometre race, I was told: “There’s no quick fix, there’s no shortcut”. That sounded like a challenge.
- by Michael Koziol
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Why humans are such good long-distance runners, according to science
A horse can run three times faster than the fastest human, but a human can beat horses in a marathon. Here’s why.
- by Joel Achenbach
No pain, no gain? The risky culture of overtraining in fitness
The mainstream takes their ideas about training from elites and often end up injured. How do we take the best ideas and discard the rest?
- by Sarah Berry
‘Lifestyle therapy’ may be as effective as seeing a psychologist for depression
Can food lead to a better mood? According to a new study, the answer is yes.
- by Sarah Berry
Not everyone finds exercise rewarding. These four tips might help
We’ve all encountered that person who comes back from the gym or a run seemingly high on life. But for some, a workout just leaves us feeling worn out.
- by Danielle Friedman
Olympians are turning to this side hustle to make ends meet
Australia’s future gold-medallists have to forgo work to train for the Olympics, often placing them under financial pressure.This fitness app hopes to solve that.
- by Amber Schultz
Feeling lonely at work? Try building your social fitness
We need to flex our social muscles as much as our physical ones, even at work. So, what’s the best way to go about it?
- by Nell Geraets
Why your 30s and 40s can be the perfect time to start running
When Sinead Diver competed in her first world championship at 38, she thought it may be her last. Now 47, she’s heading to the Paris Olympics.
- by Gyan Yankovich
Bleeding knees, burning abs: I spent a week living like David Pocock. It nearly killed me
How does Canberra’s most shredded politician stay fit? Angus Thompson underwent five days of pain involving heavy weights, burning abs – and a winter dip in frigid waters.
- by Angus Thompson
Do we perform better when we look good? These athletes think so
Whether you’re preparing for the Olympics or a session at your local gym, experts agree that looking good can improve your performance.
- by Gyan Yankovich
By 15, one in four teens have quit sport. What can parents do?
While the Olympics inspire many people to take up a new sport, research shows it’s tough to get teenagers to stick with it.
- by Sarah Berry