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How Tom Cruise stays fit at age 62
WHILE HE IS undeniably the world’s most famous action movie star, Tom Cruise has always been more well-known for the adrenaline-fuelled danger of his stunts than the chiselled nature of his physique. In fact, the actor was criticised after landing the leading role in...
Tried & tested: Hoka Cielo X1 2.0
The Hoka Cielo X1 was like a finely tuned engine, but the 2.0 vows it can go even faster. Does it make good on its promise?
Use self-talk before heavy lifts for instant strength boost, says science – here’s how
Whether you’re screaming at yourself to ‘go harder’ or just repeating a confidence-boosting phrase in your head, research says you’re getting it right
A gamer has shattered the pull-up world record by performing 9250 reps in 24 hours
Doug ‘Censor’ Martin, a former esports competitor and Call of Duty world champion, has achieved a monumental goal that he spent a year preparing for: breaking the world record for the most pull-ups in 24 hours. By completing an astonishing 9250 pull-ups, he not only...
Checking your phone before the gym actually makes you weaker, new research shows
ONE OF THE biggest – and most controversial – dividing lines between Gen-Z gym-goers and their millennial and Gen-X counterparts is the use of phones in the gym. A fierce debate is currently raging online between trainees who use social media to share every detail...
Want bigger muscles? Study says push to failure
GO HARD OR go home is gym-floor lore but it looks like the maxim has solid scientific backing if you’re looking to increase muscle size – and who isn’t. But if you’re looking to increase strength, failure is not an option, or at least, not an overly effective one....
Why you need zone 2 training in your workout plan
A MINUTE AGO, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) was king. Now that gut-it-out-and-get-the-glory work might need to share the crown with slow and steady efforts, thanks to what they do for your body, your longevity, and maybe even your mind. These are the famous...
The Gruelling 3-Times-A-Day Workout That Saw Channing Tatum Get Ripped For Magic Mike
Given that his kit is off for a large portion of the movie, Channing Tatum gave it all in training to ensure he had the gym-honed physique you’d expect of the world’s most beloved male stripper.
Let’s Talk About Brad Pitt’s Fight Club Body
It’s been 20 years since Brad Pitt’s lean and lethal turn as Tyler Durden dramatically reshaped what we consider the ideal body. Honestly: Why?
Tim Paine Alleges South Africa Were Also Resorting To Ball Tampering Tricks
The shock of sandpaper gate rocked the sporting world at large, but for Australia’s former test captain Tim Paine, apparently the South African team was also resorting to ball tampering tricks.
Studies Say These Are the World’s Best Cities For Runners
New research has revealed the best cities for runners around the globe based on several factors to identify optimum running conditions, with Sydney and Melbourne among the best in the world.
Harry Garside Keeps Finding Ways to Push Himself in the Gym
Pro boxer and Olympic medallist Harry Garside has been sharing some crazy workouts that you probably shouldn’t try at home.
Kettlebell Lifting Is More Than A Gruelling Exercise, It’s A Competitive Sport
Kettlebells aren’t just a staple of gyms. The 2022 Kettlebell Sport World Championships start this week in New Delhi, with hundred of athletes set to battle it out in a series of gruelling demonstrations of strength and endurance.
How Alpinist Jimmy Chin Stays In Top Shape At 49
The celebrated adventurer and Oscar-winning director regularly pushes the limits, but as Jimmy Chin explains, his whole philosophy is one grounded on the principle: “never get out of shape.”
Queenstown Should Be A Bucket List Golf Trip And Here’s Why
Love a good tee time but want to shake things up a bit? Queenstown might be your guy.
This Simple Dumbbell Movement Will Help You Beat Back Pain
Good for more than legs day, the overhead dumbbell step-up builds full-body strength – and will iron out
your desk hunch, too.
The Inspiring Story Behind Stan Walker’s Success
While the trans-Tasman singer has parlayed an Australian Idol triumph into a thriving career, the stories and secrets behind his success are as troubling as they are inspiring. No matter what hand life has dealt you, look to the fiercely independent Stan Walker as proof that, with the right blend of talent and pluck, anything is possible.
Matthew Perry Opens Up About His Struggles With Addiction And Sobriety
As one of the key members of the biggest sitcom on television, Matthew Perry enjoyed monumental fame, but privately he battled with addiction.
A Legend On The Move: Where Could Ronaldo End Up Next?
Five-time Ballon D’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo looks like he could be on his way out at Manchester United after a disappointing start to the season and a series of controversial incidents. Where could he end up next?