Can you ‘microdose’ exercise?
“Microdosing” originally meant taking tiny amounts of psychedelics (such as mushrooms) to enhance...
Stronger for life: why strength, mobility and cardio matter at every age
For decades, we were told that doing aerobic exercise (cardio) such as jogging...
Sweet spot for daily steps is lower than often thought, new study finds
Your fitness tracker might be lying to you. That 10,000-step target flashing on...
Exercise tips for people with disability or limited mobility
Approximately 1.5 billion people around the world live with a physical, mental, sensory...
Train for the long run: Moves that add years (and joy) to your...
Why training slow, steady and with purpose can give you more years and...
Every step matters (and even better when combined with nature)
For most able-bodied people, walking is one of the simplest and most uplifting...
Toolbox talk: Flex it to stay loose: prevent injuries with stretching
Your muscles are like elastic bands – they work best when they’re flexible...
3 signs your diet is costing you muscle – and tips to combat...
When trying to lose weight, it’s natural to want to see quick results....
Want the health benefits of strength training but not keen on the gym?...
The science is clear: resistance training is crucial to ageing well. Lifting weights (or doing...
Why are people on TikTok talking about going for a ‘fart walk’? A...
“Fart walks” have become a cultural phenomenon, after a woman named Mairlyn Smith...
What are compound exercises and why are they good for you?
So you’ve got yourself a gym membership or bought a set of home...
Ask the expert: Why do my energy levels drop in winter?
Question: I always feel like my energy levels drop when winter approaches. Is...
Only walking for exercise? Here’s how to get the most out of it
We’re living longer than in previous generations, with one in eight elderly Australians now aged...
Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimise the order of...
When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the...
Strength training at home (and why you need to start today)
Grab a pair of dumbbells and hit the home gym with this simple...
The top outdoor workouts (and their proven benefits)
We explain the health benefits of our favourite outdoor workouts, from stand up...
Taking a mental health day can be good for you – here’s how...
When you’re feeling sick, you know it’s probably best to take the day...
Aerobic and strength training exercise combined can be an elixir for better brain...
People in the oldest stage of life who regularly engage in aerobic activities...
