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How Dan Hong lost 10kg in 12 weeks: ‘It wasn’t easy’
DAN HONG HAS what can only be described as an atypical approach to fitness. As a chef, he acknowledges that it can be hard to control his calories. So, for nine months of the year, he doesn’t worry too much about what he eats. He still trains anywhere from three to...
Joe Rogan shares his intense kettlebell workout
“I think the ‘just get one more’ mentality taxes your body too much” says the podcast star and UFC commentator
Box step-up challenge: can you climb the equivalent height of Mount Everest?
Or if that’s out of reach, Ben Nevis is only a couple of thousand (ish) step-ups away…
Here are all the muscles you use when you deadlift
Even if you've never stepped foot into a gym in your life, you've likely performed a deadlift (or at least the key movements behind the classic compound exercise). If you've ever hinged over to pick your child or dog up off the ground, reached low to grab some grocery...
Gout Gout has the athletics world at his feet
IF YOU HAVEN’T heard of Gout Gout by now, then you probably don’t own a mobile phone or watch the news. The Queensland teenager has taken the track and field world by storm in his short career, with his feats over the weekend adding to his burgeoning list of...
For Kalyn Ponga, the key to performance is mastering sleep
DREAD IT, run from it or hide from it, there's no avoiding the simple fact that sleep is important. Whether you're a pro athlete or just need some decent shut eye before your alarm starts blaring and life's problems begin hurling themselves towards you, it doesn't pay...
The best Puma running shoes of 2025, ranked
WITH A BUSINESS MODEL built around selling high quality shoes at affordable prices, Puma is quickly working its way up the performance footwear ranks. A testament to the inexpensive nature of Puma shoes, only one pair on this list retails for more than $300, and a...
New research finds static stretching increases muscle growth in experienced lifters
High-intensity stretching for long durations could increase muscle mass – here are the details of the latest study
How using a stair climber can transform your workouts
Whether you want to lose weight or just add more activity to your day, this underrated machine can be your secret weapon
Isaac Humphries has nothing to hide
Two years on from his viral coming out moment, Adelaide 36ers center Isaac Humphries remains the only openly gay professional male basketball player in the world. Here, to mark the NBL’s Champion Pride Round, he looks back on a journey that changed his life and the game he loves
How long should it take for my workouts to produce results?
Patience is a virtue – but it helps to understand when you'll begin to make gains
How Douglas Costa trains to build strength, speed and prevent injury
Australian football rarely sees a talent like Douglas Costa. We sat down with the superstar winger and Under Armour ambassador to discuss his training plan, life in Australia and his final goals before retirement
With the Bondi 9, HOKA has given runners what they want
The freshly launched HOKA Bondi 9 strikes a tricky balance between premium cushioning and lightness – a combo that runners have been chasing for years
Exercise researcher shares the 5 best new studies for our muscle growth goals
If you want to use science to save time, make more gains and train smart, consider this your guide
Alex De Minaur on setbacks, and doing whatever it takes to fulfil his potential
You can make an excellent living on the ATP tour by maintaining a ranking in the top 30 or so. But that kind of thinking simply doesn’t compute for the indefatigable Alex De Minaur, who will shrug off brutal losses and do whatever it takes to fulfil his potential.
The art of body recomposition for beginners
Yes, you can lose fat and build muscle at the same time. The key: a new kind of plan that leverages the latest gym and nutrition science – and sets you up for future success.
The secret behind Taylor Fritz’s rise to the top
The world no.4’s coach Michael Russell reveals that while the rising US tennis star may have exited the AO a little earlier than expected, his revolutionary approach to recovery may offer a template for unlocking peak performance
Carlos Alcaraz’s body is the AO’s prime attraction
The 21-year-old Spanish wunderkind has shown up to the Australian Open with a beefed-up rig. Here’s how he did it
How athletes are using visualisation to make performance gains
Elite athletes use visualisation for everything from running 5Ks to riding bulls – and the science increasingly backs it up. So what can it do for you?