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Want to get fit? These are the best team sports
More time-poor Australians are turning to team sport in an effort to combine exercising and socialising. Killing two birds with one stone and taking up a team sport is becoming more attractive as each...
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The horrifying, life-threatening side effect of pushing exercise too hard
Three years ago, Christina D’Ambrosio went to her first spin class, pedalling fast on a stationary bike to the rhythms of popular music as an instructor shouted motivation. But Ms D’Ambrosio, who...
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The truth about compression gear: it works, sort of, but not how you might...
From elite athletes to the average Jane and Joe, if you’re doing any sort of regular physical activity, you’ll most likely have invested in a pair of compression tights. They certainly look sharper...
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The damning facts about Australia’s exercise malaise
How much exercise did you do over the weekend? Did you go for a jog or a bike ride? Or even a walk? Most of us probably did nothing, according to a damning new study published in the Australian and New...
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The easy six-exercise workout you can do right now
Want to get fit but don’t like the gym? Or is it just a matter of not having enough time to get to a bike path? Avoiding exercise can be very easy for the time-poor. But with so many of us having days...
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Over-exercise putting older athletes at heart attack risk: expert
Following the death of surf lifesaving champion Dean Mercer, medical experts are warning older Australians not to overdo it when it comes to exercise. The warning comes after Mercer, 47, passed away...
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Why you should get into yoga and enjoy its wonderful benefits
There aren’t many better feelings than surrendering on your yoga mat at the end of a tendon-stretching, mind-bending yoga class. If you’ve never tried yoga, the physical and mental overhaul achieved in...
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The simple exercises that you should be doing to prolong your life
Forget fancy gym workouts. Doing simple exercises like push-ups and sit-ups twice a week at home can reduce a person’s chances of an early death, new research has found. A University of Sydney study of...
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Hate the scales? Here are five other ways to measure weight loss
If you’re on a mission to lose weight this summer – stop right now! Stop before you reach for the scales which, let’s be honest, not many people like doing, think about how you might react to the...
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The invisible box challenge: Social media fad is a good coordination test
A social media challenge that involves pretending to step on and over an imaginary box makes for entertaining online viewing. But experts say it’s also a great indicator of strength and coordination....
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Running tips: The important pointers you should never forget
Is a fitness kick around the corner? Planning on starting to run again? Even if you are a regular runner, there are some key pointers you should never forget. In fact, Nick Bowden, head coach of Run...
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Do you get ‘fitspo’ on social media? This is what to look out for
It’s that time of year when ‘bikini body’ images and ‘get fit for summer’ promises seem to infiltrate your entire life – the supermarket checkout mag stand, your gym, your friendship circles and...
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Tips for exercising outdoors during hot weather to avoid heatstroke
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and exercise, especially if improving your fitness is one of your goals for the new year. But with temperatures soaring across many parts of Australia, how can...
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Research shows female athletes have higher concussion rates, prolonged...
Most of Australia’s elite female sporting codes are in a phase of unprecedented growth. Next year, Cricket Australia is hoping to sell out the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the final of the ICC women’s...
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Fitness trackers are trending big time, so is it time to jump on the bandwagon?
With every passing year comes a new generation of slick wearable fitness trackers from the likes of Apple, Samsung, Garmin and Fitbit. Business is booming and it’s safe to say these wearables have...
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