Standing desks won’t make you healthier. Here’s what experts suggest instead

Standing desks won’t make you healthier. Here’s what experts suggest instead

According to a new University of Sydney study,there are better ways to undo the health risks of sitting at a desk all day.

  • byGretchen Reynolds

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The TikTok trend encouraging teen boys to get fit,try steroids and starve themselves

The TikTok trend encouraging teen boys to get fit,try steroids and starve themselves

According to experts,the “looksmaxxing” trend is targeting vulnerable young people. So,how safe are the measures they’re taking?

  • byPenry Buckley
Taking a 15-minute break to move around enhances productivity. But who has the time?

Taking a 15-minute break to move around enhances productivity. But who has the time?

A new MP-backed challenge looks to encourage us all to take more breaks at work.

  • bySarah Berry
Melbourne’s flex zone:This street is a fitness junkie’s paradise

Melbourne’s flex zone:This street is a fitness junkie’s paradise

One small street in Melbourne has more gyms than most,and there’s a reason why it has become a magnet for those seeking health and wellness.

  • byHannah Hammoud
Not feeling 100 per cent? Here’s how to tell if you should still exercise

Not feeling 100 per cent? Here’s how to tell if you should still exercise

Whether it’s gastro,COVID or a runny nose,experts share their advice on working out while sick.

  • byTalya Minsberg
The six mistakes most new runners make

The six mistakes most new runners make

Running is perhaps the most intuitive form of exercise,but taking the first step can be intimidating.

  • byTalya Minsberg
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What is heart rate variability? And how much attention should we pay it?

What is heart rate variability? And how much attention should we pay it?

HRV has become a favoured metric among elite athletes and those looking to improve their health – but experts say people should be aware of these myths.

  • bySarah Berry
Why women need to change how they move into menopause

Why women need to change how they move into menopause

Experts argue that moderate exercise may not be the most effective for combatting two major concerns perimenopausal and menopausal women have.

  • bySarah Berry
Should you try the supermarket supplement elite athletes swear by?

Should you try the supermarket supplement elite athletes swear by?

It works wonders for athletes,but could it help you achieve a PB in your next race?

  • bySarah Berry
Yes,running can make you need to go to the toilet. Here’s how to cope

Yes,running can make you need to go to the toilet. Here’s how to cope

Runners experience worse gastrointestinal symptoms than athletes in other endurance sports.

  • byTrisha Pasricha
Don’t sweat it:Easy ways to sneak some exercise into your holiday

Don’t sweat it:Easy ways to sneak some exercise into your holiday

Fitting in some exercise while you’re away might be easier than you think.

  • byAnna Maltby