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From India with love — how yoga got its stretch back
From the shores of India to a gym on the high-street — the evolution of modern yoga.
The steps that can help adults heal from childhood trauma
Trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. What steps should adults take to try and break the cycle?
We asked children why they don’t get enough exercise – here’s what they said
It's not all child's play.
Whole body vibration: a genuine therapy or just another ‘weight loss’ fad?
Whole body vibration therapy is undertaken by standing, sitting, lying or doing exercises on specifically designed equipment that oscillates at relatively high frequencies.
Adrenaline zen: what ‘normal people’ can learn from extreme sports
Why extreme sports can change your life for the better.
Busting three myths around elite sports performance
To what extent do hours of practice, development squads and role models really make a difference?
Q&A: How often do we need to go to the gym? (And other exercise questions answered)
Dr James Brown answered questions on Facebook Live from how much exercise you need to what you should eat afterwards.
Why men need to think about their fertility too
Thinking of having a baby? It's not all down to women to get healthy in preparation.
Physical inactivity is hurting the health of people in countries like Kenya. There’s a solution
Regular physical activity energises you to perform daily chores, deal with stress better and improves your quality of sleep.
Why sitting is not the ‘new smoking’
New research shows not all sitting is bad for our health, so long as you're active at other times of the day.
Struggling with your New Year’s resolutions? Here’s how you can hang on in there
Old habits die hard.
Australia needs to make sport a more equal playing field: here’s why
There is much work to do if Australia is to eradicate various barriers to participation in sport.
Less pain, more gain – improving health and fitness with minimal exercise
New research on sprint interval exercise and cardiovascular fitness suggests doing less exercise may actually be better for us.
How wearable devices are reinventing our cities as open-air gyms
Physical exercise was once primarily an open-air activity, until gym training and monitoring took hold. Digital devices and augmented reality now offer the freedom to head out into the city again.
Are shorter, more intense workouts worth the extra sweat when trying to lose weight?
Short bursts of intense exercise are all the rage. But a new study finds that a more moderate approach can be just as good.
Parkour is now officially a sport – here’s to jumping for joy
Don't be alarmed: it's no more dangerous than other sports, and in fact, it's actually good for your health.
Weekend warrior exercise: is it good for you?
A new study examines the benefits of cramming all of your weekly exercise in at the weekend.
The lure of cycling: tips from a middle-aged man in Lycra
Cycling is a great form of exercise, and what better time to get started than the new year. But before you launch yourself up a mountain, review these tips from an experienced MAMIL.
Five things you need to know about fitness trackers
Do fitness trackers work? For how long? And are they more than just a passing fad? We explore what you need to know about fitness trackers.
Top contributors
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Professor of Health Sciences, University of South Australia
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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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Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology and Research Associate of Institute of Sport Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL), Victoria University
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Professorial Research Fellow: Physical Activity and Health, CQUniversity Australia
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Professor and Laboratory Head of Physical Activity, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
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Alfred Deakin Professor, Deakin 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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Simon Rosenbaum is a Friend of The Conversation.
Society For Mental Health Research Early Career Fellow, UNSW
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Lecturer in Physical Education, University of Newcastle
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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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Professor and Director of Research, University of Bath
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From India with love — how yoga got its stretch back