I may write about fitness, but interviewing, researching and typing means I still sit a lot. While I aim to exercise regularly, I know that jumping straight from my desk to lifting weights or sprinting around the park is a recipe for injury, especially as I get older. That’s something Cody Mooney, former CrossFit Games…
UNITED STATES – Not long ago, 40 was considered over the hill in sports. But increasingly, there are athletes, such as American ski racer Lindsey Vonn, 40, and American rock climber Chris Sharma, 43, staging midlife comebacks. Peak performance is still within reach for many too. Just look at Mr Ken Rideout, a father of…
One of Australia’s leading personal trainers has shared the secrets to fat loss after helping hundreds of women transform their bodies with ease. Rachael Attard, a qualified sports nutritionist and trainer, is famed for her programs designed specifically for women, sculpting lean legs and toning up without ‘bulking’. Now, after many years studying the body…
During the Presidents’ Day sale, you can slash the prices of some of the best gym equipment, including Amazon’s top-rated kettlebell. The 5-star reviewed Amazon Basics bell is just $18 at Amazon right now. I’ve been hands-on with this kettlebell for a long while now and it’s a staple in my home set-up. If you…
We’ve been on a sit-up alternative mission lately, giving as many options as possible for exercisers who either don’t want them or can’t do them for whatever reason. I still hear the question going around — Are sit-ups bad for you? The answer is no, depending on your unique anatomy, exercise experience, and past or…
TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. It may be February, but better late than never when it comes to working on those fitness-based New Year’s Resolutions. Take advantage of Amazon’s Presidents Day sales and work up a sweat in your at-home gym with these deals on…
Thirty minutes of aerobic exercise can give people with ADHD a short-term boost in cognition, according to a new study from researchers in Taiwan. The team, led by neuroscientist Hsiao-I Kuo from National Taiwan University, also found exercise that gets your heart pumping such as fast walking, jogging, swimming, dancing, or cycling ramped up inhibition…
It doesn’t matter if you twist and shout, if you prefer to be a dancing queen, or if you just like — in the privacy of your kitchen — a bit of dancing on the ceiling. In all cases, however well or badly you move to Lionel Ritchie or the Beatles, bopping for 20 minutes…
Spin class is not for the faint of heart—or the unprepared. Among the heart-pounding playlists, the flashing neon lights, and the hyperactive choreography, you’ll want gear that keeps you comfortable and locked in. From cycling shoes that can keep pace with your power intervals to reusable water bottles that won’t slow you down, I’ve rounded…
A doctor in central China has caused astonishment by losing 25kg in just 42 days before winning a slew of honours in a bodybuilding competition. Wu Tiangen, 31, was the only doctor to take part in the Tianrui Cup Fitness and Bodybuilding Match held in southern Guangdong province in January. Wu, who is 182cm tall…
