Fitness and Exercise

Greg Messer almost died when he went into cardiac arrest during a triathlon, but his life was saved thanks to the actions of CPR-trained bystanders.

Stacey Windsor was looking for a new way to get fit when she discovered pole dancing.

Pole dancing has a raunchy reputation, but fitness instructor Stacey Windsor says its physical and mental health benefits can transform lives — and she's starting with her small home town. 

As family demands increase, women's physical activity becomes more limited, but the same doesn't happen for men.

It was an epic effort that involved thousands of kilometres and 21 pairs of shoes. On Sunday Tim Franklin ended his round-the-world run where he began, in Brisbane.  

At 76, Neil Rainbow is "doing what he's always done" and teammates say he still has "some good legs on him".

While we have no idea how Julian Assange is coping from being cooped up inside for so long with few visitors, we do know that isolation can have a severe negative impact on many people.

Still quick enough mentally and physically to post competitive orienteering times, Alex Tarr outclasses many of his younger opponents.

They fell in love with the beach as kids, and now this group of boogie-boarding women are defying age stereotypes and finding friendship and fun in the surf.

A 74-year-old surfer and master of classical Japanese dance may seem an unlikely member of a seniors' breakdancing group, but Saruwaka Kiyoshie says getting into "breaking" was a no-brainer after it was confirmed for the 2024 Paris Games.

Australia's oldest woman wouldn't tell people her age for many of her senior years but as she marks a significant milestone, the secret is out.

Best known for her eccentric 1970s aerobics TV program, firebrand Sue Becker went on to grill prime ministers and make a mark on the airwaves with her distinctive gravelly voice.

Percy Voigt was once a heavy smoker who rarely exercised, but he took up running in the twilight of his life. Now aged 94 — and despite emphysema and arthritis — he's won gold in the 100-metre sprint at a masters games.

When it's cold and dark, there's nothing less appealing than hitting the gym for a workout. Here's how to stay motivated to exercise when the temperature drops.

Elise Smith loves the great outdoors, but in recent years she's needed the help of an assistance dog. Here's how she has prepared her one-year-old Labradoodle for his biggest walk yet.

New courses to help people rejoin the workforce after years of unemployment are teaching skills in fitness, nutrition, money management and self-esteem.

Finding the right sports bra is a challenge for many women, and wearing the wrong one can lead to pain and reduced performance. But there are solutions. 

Staying fit and healthy past your 50s can be tricky, but aqua aerobics fitness classes are having a resurgence, making it easy for people to dip their toes into exercise.

Nineteen ultra-marathon runners have gathered in the Red Centre for the annual West Macs Monster Trail running festival.

At 188 centimetres tall, Brett Rogers towers over the women in his aqua aerobics class but says he doesn't feel like a fish out of water because it's the best way to keep fit in retirement.

A new wave of fitness and gym influencers is exposing young boys to a constant barrage of pursuits for physical perfection, and experts warn it poses a serious mental health risk.

Etiquette is all about putting the people around you at ease — that principle applies to running. And getting it right can help us all to feel safe.

Cecelia Kanawi was always intimidated to exercise in public, so she started her own women-only gym in her backyard — and now it's attracting huge interest across Port Moresby. 

Callum Gossland, who lives with Functional Neurological Disorder and uses a wheelchair, says while additional investment in accessible bathrooms was "positive", holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a new toilet was "sensationalising supporting people that have special needs".

Weights training isn't just about getting ripped. Building muscles can stave off diseases and improve your quality of life as you age. These experts share ways to do it.