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Working out how much exercise to do will take more
Your body makeover training programme could be a waste of time
Why that fitness plan you saw online probably won't help you lose as much weight as it claims.
Five myths about lower back pain
You may think you know what causes lower back pain, but you're probably wrong.
Research Check: do we really need to do five times as much exercise as we’ve been told?
Recent reports claiming we need to do five times more exercise than we previously thought are incorrect. Current physical activity guidelines are enough to achieve health benefits.
Four things you should know before starting that exercise regime
Working out is always good for you – until it's not.
What do Olympians actually eat?
A look at the diet of an Olympian – from ancient Greece to Rio 2016.
No time to exercise? Then this training programme might be for you
Why less is more when it comes to exercise.
Corporate cult or fitness family: what is the secret of CrossFit’s success?
The first article in our series on urban sports looks at how CrossFit has given gruelling exercise a corporate makeover – and why that might be a good thing.
Does drinking hot tea in summer really cool you down?
Here's the science.
Too much salt and sugar and not enough exercise – why Australians’ health is lagging
Almost three in four Australian children consume too much sugar, 91.5% of young people don't get enough exercise, and we're among the most obese people in the world.
Running numbers continue to rise – here’s why
How did jogging go from a Victorian gentleman's pastime to the most popular form of exercise on the planet?
Walking challenges aren’t doing you much good if you’re swapping running for walking
While walking is a great way to get people moving, evidence has found the program doesn't target people who need it the most, and people swap high intensity exercise for more steps.
Health Check: how to get off the couch and into exercise
Current guidelines suggest Aussie adults should accrue at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week. However, 60% of us fail to meet this recommendation.
‘Living here will make you fat’ – do we need a public health warning?
The government's focus on treating chronic disease neglects the importance of obesity and the benefits of preventive health measures tailored to gender and socioeconomic circumstances.
Kenyans and Ugandans need to change their ways to arrest lifestyle diseases
Non-communicable diseases are skyrocketing in Kenya and Uganda. Though the countries’ governments have a responsibility to tackle the problem, individuals need to take action too.
Most people just park themselves, so how do we promote more healthy activity in public parks?
Parks are found in most neighbourhoods, generally free to use and are enjoyed by diverse groups. Although most visitors don't use parks for physical activity, modest improvements can change that.
What to eat and drink after running a marathon
It can take the body up to three weeks to fully recover from the strain of running a marathon, so here's some foods that are scientifically proven to help aid recovery.
How to run a marathon (hint: it’s all in the mind)
The mind matters when it comes to marathon running, and here are some top mental tips to help you on your way.
What exercise does to your bones
Studying how athletes' bones contort during exercise is helping scientists understand which exercise is best for maintaining healthy bones as we age.
Exercise can improve cancer recovery and reduce health-care costs
Research shows exercise can improve outcomes of cancer patients while driving down health-care costs.
Top contributors
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Associate Professor in Nutrition, Deakin University
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Professor, School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University
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Professor and Laboratory Head of Physical Activity, Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute
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Professor of Health Sciences, University of South Australia
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Alfred Deakin Professor, Deakin University
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Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology and Research Associate of Institute of Sport Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL), Victoria University
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Research Fellow, Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living, Victoria University
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Sport Science Research Fellow, Victoria University
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Lecturer, UNSW Australia
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Research Fellow in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour, University of Sydney
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Research Fellow in Physical activity and workplace health, University of Sydney
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Research Fellow in Physical Activity and Health, Rhodes University
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Professorial Research Fellow: Physical Activity and Health, CQUniversity Australia
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Professor and Director of Research, University of Bath
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Oslo
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