Cryotherapy,IV drips and elixirs:Would you pay $1000 a week for a gym?

Cryotherapy,IV drips and elixirs:Would you pay $1000 a week for a gym?

People will be spending thousands of dollars a month for a Saint Haven membership,but what are general fitness consumer trends amid the cost-of-living crisis?

  • byNell Geraets

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Overcome by grief,Alex ran,until she reached ‘exercise burnout’

Overcome by grief,Alex ran,until she reached ‘exercise burnout’

Many of us are conditioned to think exercise needs to be a slog to be effective. But we’re better off training to match our mental state.

  • byKimberly Gillan
All exercise is beneficial but for cell health,train longer

All exercise is beneficial but for cell health,train longer

Going for a long run or ride might give your body the gift of youth,new research suggests.

  • bySarah Berry
Hitting the hundred:The rise,and risks,of ‘fitness’ Pilates

Hitting the hundred:The rise,and risks,of ‘fitness’ Pilates

It is one of the most practised activities in Australia but with its rapid growth – and “fitness” promise – comes warnings from experts.

  • bySarah Berry
More than 1 million Aussies practise:Why yoga’s popularity is growing

More than 1 million Aussies practise:Why yoga’s popularity is growing

While people often hop on board the yoga bandwagon because of the physical benefits,the mental health benefits are what keep them going.

  • byEvelyn Lewin
Playing Wolverine,Hugh Jackman shows how male body ideals have warped

Playing Wolverine,Hugh Jackman shows how male body ideals have warped

A new standard of ultra-defined,unrealistic muscularity is causing body dissatisfaction issues and driving an increase in illicit substances.

  • bySarah Berry
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Why doctors want to treat steroid use as an addiction

Why doctors want to treat steroid use as an addiction

Steroid users should receive addiction health treatment,a group of Australian doctors say,with concern those hooked are without support.

  • byMary Ward andAndrew Taylor
Rise of the downward dog:Australia’s most popular sports revealed
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Rise of the downward dog:Australia’s most popular sports revealed

More adults are practising yoga than playing soccer,golf or tennis,as individual activities squeeze out traditional team sports.

  • byAndrew Taylor
Round the world in 45 days
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Round the world in 45 days

Very useful tips.

Elastic fantastic saves the day
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Elastic fantastic saves the day

That one’s going straight to the back of the garage.

Carbs are in,Elon’s out:The lists replacing New Year’s resolutions

Carbs are in,Elon’s out:The lists replacing New Year’s resolutions

Instead of telling the world we’ll drink less and exercise more in 2023,we’re broadcasting what we’re keeping and what we’re chucking in the bin.

  • byBillie Eder