Healthy minds need healthy bodies

Higher cardio fitness in older age may preserve several core aspects of our mental ability that are vulnerable to age-related decline, according to international researchers, who say this holds true irrespective of key factors for mental decline including age and high-risk genetics.

Fit kids make happy teens and healthy adults

The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, and staying active could also be a key ingredient to safeguarding and enhancing young people’s mental health.

Weekend warrior workouts

Most of us could benefit from losing some weight and getting fitter. While cutting calories by shunning sugar, empty carbs and junk food is an every day battle, exercising on the weekend alone will still help your heart, strength and flexibility.

Health and wellness trends that will define the “new normal”

The COVID outbreak has underlined the importance of staying fit and well, even when fitness and sporting facilities have been closed or limited in their capacity.

Help your kids stay fit over summer

Aussie kids are starting their well-earned school holidays, but more screen time and snack time could have a bad effect on their health.

Protecting your fitness data from the insurance companies

Wearable fitness devices are not only being embraced by health conscious consumers, but by a insurance industry keen to use people’s data for their own ends.

Endure as well as resist when you train to age better

Pumping iron might bulk up your muscles, but endurance or high intensity training protects your DNA as you age, according to German researchers.

10 health benefits of regular physical activity

There are many ways we can stay physically active, from hitting the gym to going jogging, swimming or even dancing, here are ten of the benefits of getting fit and staying strong.

Physical activity at school helps the mind as well as the body

The evidence is in. Compulsory sport and physical education at school improves children’s memory, attention and ability to concentrate, as well as boosting their fitness.