IF YOU’VE BEEN on the internet recently, you might’ve encountered something called the ‘Run It Straight’ challenge during a social media scrolling session. The precise rules – if there are any – vary, but the premise remains the same: two people line up, ten or so...
Alexander Volkanovski and Hublot are ready to land some punches
YOU MIGHT CALL it a hand-in-glove pairing: Alexander Volkanovski is joining iconic watchmaker, Hublot, as a ‘friend of the brand’. ‘Volk’ is one of the greatest mixed martial artists (MMA) of his generation and widely considered one of the finest pound-for-pound...
Isaac Humphries has nothing to hide
ISAAC HUMPHRIES HAS spent a lifetime standing out. The square peg in a round hole, as a tattoo on his hand once symbolised, before Humphries began adding other shapes to it. Standing out, or apart, is something that at times has caused the 27-year-old unimaginable...
How Douglas Costa trains to build strength, speed and prevent injury
I WAS NOT introduced to Douglas Costa by the usual means. Circa 2018, I wasn’t hugely into football outside of the World Cup and had no interest in waking up in the early hours of the morning to watch European, club-level games. I had, however, just purchased the most...
Alex De Minaur on setbacks, and doing whatever it takes to fulfil his potential
If you're someone who goes around believing that life is fair – or should be fair – are you labouring under a misapprehension? Or, more bluntly, are you naive? Answers: probably and maybe. I don’t know. I do know this, though: you’re more inclined to think about...
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Marcus Bontempelli on why championing mental health support is good for footy
The superstar midfielder discusses how he deals with setbacks and how far the AFL has come in supporting its players' mental health needs
The diet and training that could help Robert Whittaker get back to the top
Robert Whittaker's epic comeback continues this weekend. Here's the training and diet that have helped resurrect The Reaper's career
Hyrox is coming back to Australia. Here’s everything you need to know
Since launching in 2017, HYROX has emerged as the world’s premier fitness racing sport. Last year, more than 40 events around the world attracted total of 90,000 competitors. Now, HYROX is coming to Australia, with events in four cities in 2024. This is everything you need to know about HYROX, from how it works to how you can get involved
This is who’s heading to Paris on the Australian Olympic team
Swimmers, surfers, runners, divers and much more. Watch this space for all the latest news on who will be donning the green and gold for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
Dustin Poirier’s training and diet for UFC 302
Dive into the Poirier's UFC preparation, with a nod to his past battles and a sprinkle of Khabib Nurmagomedov intrigue thrown in
On the ground and around town at Melbourne’s Global Football Week
A nearly 80,000 strong crowd for a clash between two Premier League giants, an all-time upset from the men’s A-League All Stars and a Matildas-laden women’s A-League All Stars game highlighted Melbourne’s Global Football Week, lending credence to the city’s claim of being the world’s sporting capital. Men’s Health was on the scene to soak it all in
Bobby Hill on chasing another premiership, overcoming cancer and the importance of Indigenous Round
Following a whirlwind couple of years that saw him become a father, recover from testicular cancer, win an AFL premiership in his first season with a new club and take home the Norm Smith medal for best on ground in last year’s grand final, Collingwood forward and Whadjuk-Ballardong Noongar man Bobby Hill is still pushing for more. As he explains to Men’s Health, that includes showcasing his culture on the nation’s biggest stage
Fury vs. Usyk and the fight for heavyweight supremacy
This weekend's heavyweight title fight is a battle of wits, as well as fists, in what could be a history-making showdown
Olympic surfer Connor O’Leary is doing it for the culture
Less than three months out from his maiden Olympic Games, Japanese-Australian surfer Connor O’Leary sat down with Men’s Health to discuss his decision to switch national allegiances to Japan, the importance of heritage, prioritising self-care, and the morning routine powering him to the Olympics
Flite performance rider Matt McVeigh explains the rapid rise and undeniable appeal of efoiling
When Matthew McVeigh first got into efoiling, he had never even surfed. A few short years later, he’s transformed his physical and mental health, is a member of Flite’s elite performance team, and says the sport is only just getting started
The unrelenting drive of walking quadriplegic David Mzee
At 22 years of age, David Mzee became a quadriplegic after suffering a severe spinal cord injury. 14 years later, he’s represented his nation in wheelchair rugby, is pioneering adaptive sports equipment, and through a life-changing medical breakthrough, is able to walk again. But perhaps most importantly, he never gave up
Why watching sports may be good for your wellbeing
Pull on your jersey and grab your remote, studies show catching a game can lead to positive brain changes. Score!