Fitness, exercise and workouts

8 (surprisingly easy) ways to get your body working harder

It is possible to enjoy a workout together without starting a domestic. Simply follow the 3 golden rules

Think weight training is only for men? Not so, naysayer.

Without guidance from a trainer, your running style could be a little off track. Here are four common pavement-pounding mistakes to avoid if you want to reap max benefits from your bi-ped session

Minimise your workout time while maximising your results. PT Jay Bonaretti explains all about HIIT

Skipped the gym? Revisit these traditional, equipment-free exercises that will tone your legs, arms and thighs

Whether it's surfing, waterskiing or Aqua Zumba, these 3 water sports will help you lose weight fast

New research suggests who you are may determine how you stay fit. Angela Tufvesson investigates the exercise routine best suited to your personality type

Who hasn't dreamed of trading their gym towel for a TV-side treadmill? But with a new wave of home fitness machines promising things you can’t even pronounce, setting up a home gym demands diligence, writes Jess Harding

What better incentive to stick to your summer fitness schedule than signing up for a fun run? Amateur pavement pounder Yasemin Pelevan discovers how to get run-ready

No time to burn serious fat this festive season? High intensity interval training could slash your gym time and supercharge your fat loss, writes PT Jay Bonaretti

It may sound primitive, but running barefoot is a progressive fitness option with real performance benefits. Jay Bonaretti explains why you should hit your stride sans shoes

Inspired by Black Swan and hit dance show So You Think You Can Dance, Jess Harding digs her toes into Hollywood’s hottest new fitness trend

It’s a year round fitness option that improves reflexes, boosts cardio fitness and comes with an instant social life. Jennifer Kang shows you how to get started in the fast and furious game of squash

Are injuries keeping you on the sidelines? Monique Freer investigates the phenomenon of clinical Pilates and how it can help you get back in action and stay injury-free for good

Super lightweight running shoes, toning walkers and sneakers with iPod sensor pouches – these days there’s no such thing as an ordinary pair of sneakers. Jennifer Kang puts these new-age shoes to the test to show you how to make the most of their unique benefits

So you’re after a little guidance in the exercise department, but don’t know how to go about finding a PT, or even what they can do for you. Jennifer Kang explores the role of PTs, how to find one you love and how they can help you achieve your fitness goals

Don’t slip into a slumber this winter. As Diana Timmins reveals, there are plenty of fit and fun ways to warm up and spring back into summer

Ever wondered why elite athletes wear such tight clothes? Monique Freer investigates the compression clothing phenomenon and how you can vamp up your sportswear to experience more benefits than just a slimmer waistline.

Video games no longer consign users to sitting on the couch for hours and hours on end – now you can get fit, electronically. Game controller in hand, Jennifer Kang steps in front of a TV monitor to discover the unique health and fitness benefits of ‘exergaming’ in the comfort of her lounge room