Fitness

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How parkour athlete Jesse Turner trains for YOHKA obstacle racing

MAJOR CHANGE IS coming to the embattled sport of modern pentathlon. Long considered one of those sports that only enters our brain space once every four years during the Olympics, the pentathlon has been the subject of controversy lately. The mistreatment of the...

Develop your delts and arms with this science-backed workout from Dr Mike Israetel

This upper-body session employs the latest research-approved techniques

This muscle-building myth is hurting your gains – and could be risky

A common misconception might be pushing you to go overboard in the gym. Here’s what you need to know

Why you should be working out with resistance bands

EXCUSE THE SOCIAL MEDIA lingo, but resistance bands are criminally underrated. The equipment remains an under-utilised and often overlooked aspect of many gym-goers’ routines. This is baffling, because by using the right resistance band exercises, you can target every...

How many hours sleep do you need for muscle growth? New research says it could be less than we thought

HITTING THE GYM on a rough night's sleep can be one of those kill or cure solutions to low energy. On occasion, a good bicep pump might be the antidote to tiredness, on others, it can feel like a tough slog that perhaps we should have marked it as a rest day....

What you need to know about rest days for your workout plan

TAKING A NO days off mentality to accomplish your fitness goals might have short term benefits, but likely wind up putting yourself at risk of injury in the long run. That type of mindset is an antiquated concept of old-school gym culture as useful these days as a...

How ‘Rebel Ridge’ star Aaron Pierre trained for his action-packed role

TO BECOME TERRY Richmond for Netflix's Rebel Ridge, Aaron Pierre had to train – a lot. Pierre's character is an ex-Marine, and the victim of unjust civil forfeiture of funds he was planning to use to bail out his cousin from jail. When he decides to set matters...

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This Guy Swapped Maccas For Meditation And Lost 50kg In The Process

‘I Swapped Maccas For Meditation And Lost 50kg In The Process’

Joseph says shedding the mental roadblocks was his real achievement.

This School Teacher Lost 13kg Of Body Fat By Joining A Fitness Challenge

"I dropped 5 Visceral Fat Levels."

Why NFL Quarterback Derek Carr Credits Kobe Bryant For The Best Training Advice

As Derek Carr heads into his ninth NFL season, he opens up about the importance of recovery and the best advice Kobe Bryant gave him regarding his training regimen.

Carlos Alcaraz Claims US Open Title And Takes Top Spot In ATP World Rankings

After long being dominated by the Big Four, the next generation of tennis is finally here with the arrival of 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz.

Frances Tiafoe: The US Star Ushering In The Next Generation Of Tennis Stars

After beating Rafael Nadal at the US Open, US tennis star Frances Tiafoe is defying all expectations and ending a long-standing drought in American tennis.

Zac Efron On How Getting Shredded For “Baywatch” Led To Mental And Physical Burnout

Zac Efron admits that the pressure he faced to obtain the “ideal” physique for Baywatch was something rather harmful to his own health.

Jason Momoa Sports A Buzzcut To Raise Awareness Of Plastics Pollution

As he took shavers to his hair to buzz off his previously long locks, Aquaman star Jason Momoa said he’s “tired of these plastic bottles.”

This Bodybuilder Took On The High School Beep Test And Failed

If there’s one school memory that stands out for us all, it’s the Beep Test. As this bodybuilder discovered, it’s still a gruelling cardiovascular fitness challenge.