‘I’m sitting,but my heart rate is climbing’:How heat stress creeps up on you

‘I’m sitting,but my heart rate is climbing’:How heat stress creeps up on you

Reporter Angus Dalton experienced just what extreme heat can do to your body in a climate chamber for this Explainer with Liam Mannix.

  • byLiam Mannix andAngus Dalton

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Record numbers are running to the bakery in a new Sydney fitness craze

Record numbers are running to the bakery in a new Sydney fitness craze

It’s partly about meeting people,say Croissant Run Club and Pastry Yourself joggers. But it’s also about discovering the best baked goods.

  • byBianca Hrovat
No gym membership? These workouts won’t blow your budget

No gym membership? These workouts won’t blow your budget

These cheap workout options will help you get fit without spending a fortune.

  • byErik Vance
Swan song? No way,these ballerinas are proving a pointe at the barre

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.

  • byHelen Pitt
The ultimate guide to running
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The ultimate guide to running

Expert advice and practical tips to help kickstart your running journey or take it a step further.

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Pick up the pace:How to turn your daily walk into a run

Pick up the pace:How to turn your daily walk into a run

Running offers all the same physical and mental benefits of walking.

  • byCindy Kuzma
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It’s never too late to lift:Older people can still build muscle mass

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.

  • byGretchen Reynolds
Feeling sore after a workout? Here’s how to manage

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.

  • byAmanda Loudin
Neck-deep in freezing water in West End,I wanted the cold truth
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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.

  • byCourtney Kruk
State against state:Data reveals Qld kids more active,adults less so

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.

  • bySean Parnell
You know what’s cooler than a morning ice bath? The snooze button

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.

  • byShelley Johnson