BEING A MEMBER of a commercial gym isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Be it the commute, limited opening hours, gym floor congestion or simply needing to spend more time at home with the family, there are a number of reasons why it might not work for you. One way to get...
YOU WOULDN’T KNOW it to look at him today but there was a time when Lachlan Rowston’s body was a source of shame. He didn’t like to take off his shirt and when he did he was taunted by his mates. For an insecure 16-year-old, a rake-thin physique presented a problem...
As we approach the end of the year, the temptation to set lofty new year’s resolutions will soon reach its zenith. For many, those resolutions will crystallise in the form of a lifestyle change. Be it a few sessions of pounding the pavement, a more mindful approach to...
The rowing machine workout is becoming a gym staple, and for good reason. Research shows this increasingly popular cardio can light up nearly 86 percent of the body with each stroke, pumping the heart and loading the muscles. The stroke begins at the legs,...
It’s 9:30am and the ground floor of Chifley Square in the north-east of Sydney’s CBD is already in full swing. In one corner of the entrance sits a cafe flinging out orders of flat whites and breakfast wraps to a crowd dressed in expensive suits and slick-back hair....
Creating your own home gym is more achievable than you might think. With these eight pieces of equipment, you'll be able to kit out your garage and be well on your way to achieving your fitness goals
Lachlan Rowston is the owner and founder of Sydney’s Lockeroom gym, an upscale, high-tech fitness space designed to whip corporate high-flyers into shape. Discover what drives one of the sharpest minds in the fitness industry.
Whether you’re looking to delve into CrossFit’s world of calisthenics and plyometrics, study the art of eight limbs, or simply start your fitness journey in a sociable setting, these are the best gyms in Melbourne for every fitness enthusiast.
Bored with "cardio"? Ramp up your heart rate and smash fat with these rowing workouts instead.
We road test SOMA Collection in Sydney’s Chifley Square, to see if the hype is worth the membership price.
When it comes to training and hitting your peak, fuel is everything. Thankfully, you need look no further, as these are the best pre-workout snacks to keep up the intensity at the gym.
Leg day, arms day and chest day, this study confirms it's not the most effective way to train.
Calling this expansive setup a "home gym" feels like a stretch.
