Fitness

The best workout routines, training tips, and fitness culture coverage you can find anywhere. We’re here to help you build into the best version of yourself.

Everything you need to know to start powerlifting

POWERLIFTING IS PRIMAL. Just the thought of loading a barbell with enough iron to make it bow and then, somehow, finding the strength to press it off your chest, drive it out of a squat, or deadlift it off the floor is sufficient to stir the blood and unleash beastly...

Channing Tatum’s complete workout and diet regimen

The ‘Magic Mike’ star has taken to Instagram to reveal some of the more dramatic body transformations he’s achieved across the course of his career. Here’s how to build a body that makes shirts redundant

Why periodic rests from training could be the key to boosting muscle growth

Dr Mike Israetel and Dr Josh Pelland explain how rest and reducing volume can improve both recovery and training enthusiasm

The 7 essential building blocks for muscle health

BUILDING MUSCLE IS about more than just exercising around the clock. In fact, studies show that exercise alone isn’t enough to get practical muscle-building results. From Australian fitness culture to high-protein diets gaining increasing recognition, understanding...

Hayden Thomas Kelly on the importance of education in achieving success in bodybuilding

Hayden Thomas Kelly has always led a disciplined lifestyle. As a teenager, he and his father would get up at 4 a.m. to go kayak paddling and go to the gym together before and after school. What Hayden was not aware of at the time was that this physical activity would...

Glen Powell’s complete workout and diet regimen

IF THERE WAS one actor who rose above the pack in 2024 it would have to be Glen Powell – with apologies to Paul Mescal. The Hollywood heartthrob won over movie fans with his starring turn in Anyone But You with Sydney Sweeney and followed it up with a stunning...

How Tom Holland got fit for ‘Spider-Man’

TO PLAY A superhero in a blockbuster film, you have to look the part. That held true for Tom Holland in his third round of playing Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home. The character might not be the most jacked of all the classic superheroes, but that doesn't mean...

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Deadlift vs. Squat: Which Is Better?

These gold-standard lifts are essential to a well-rounded routine. Here's how to prioritise when you don't have time for both.

Does exercising at night screw up your body clock?

Late finishes at the Australian Open have players complaining about the impact on performance and recovery. Does competing late at night hamper your athletic performance?

How many sit-ups should you do in a day?

This classic core exercise can be done basically anywhere, anytime. So, how often should you actually be doing it?

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How does Carlos Alcaraz compare at 20 to tennis’ all-time greats?

The Spanish wunderkind boasts two Grand Slam titles at the age of 20. But where does he rank among the all-time greats at the same age?

Tennis, motoring and a touch of the sublime

Kia Sunday at the Australian Open was a day to remember. MH was on the ground in Melbourne to experience the latest in EV automotive excellence, trade ground strokes with Dylan Alcott and watch Alex De Minaur and Andrey Rublev blow the roof off Rod Laver Arena.

Finding balance: how yoga can help you defy ageing

Step into the world of wellness with Manoj Dias, your aficionado and fearless trend-chaser. In this column, we're delving deep into the hottest and obscure wellness trends and having candid conversations with pop culture icons. Our mission? Demystify wellness and bring it down to earth for all. First up, Dias recalls his first yoga class and reveals how the ancient practice can help fortify your mind and body as you age.

Looking to level-up your tennis? Check out this cross-training workout from celebrity trainer Luke Zocchi

If the Australian Open buzz has you lacing your sneakers, picking up a racquet and frantically searching for the nearest tennis court, know that a solid training plan could help improve your skills and extend your sporting career beyond the AO’s two-week window. Here, Centr’s Luke Zocchi takes us through a cross-training workout that will elevate your tennis game.

Isaac Humphries is unshackled

After coming out in November 2022, the Adelaide 36ers centre remains the only openly gay professional basketball player in the world. With the NBL's Champion Pride Round underway, Humphries reflects on his journey and the reasons why he’s playing the best basketball of his career.