Sydney Morning Herald reporter Kayla Olaya training at SRG Thai Boxing Gym.

I spent years wishing I was smaller before learning the power of being a ‘jacked beast’

In my teens,thinness culture had me in a chokehold. I learnt to fight back.

  • Kayla Olaya

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Bryan Johnson

Could an overseas flight age you 13 years? This longevity influencer believes so

Bryan Johnson says travelling to Australia from the US added years to his biological age,but is he right? Experts share their thoughts.

  • Courtney Thompson
Steven Bartlett was “ruined” by three glasses of wine,prompting a mainstream reconsideration of what constitutes a healthy,happy life in the wellness age.

This CEO said three wines ruined his week. Has wellness gone too far?

Steven Bartlett’s resurfaced comments signal a concerning attitude towards health that could lead you down a long road of misery,experts say.

  • Courtney Thompson
Keisha Love started Pil Lattes because she wanted to bring together a community of like-minded individuals.

Popular park Pilates class forced to make changes after run-in with council

The viral free exercise class was forced to cancel one of their fortnightly events after council staff raised questions.

  • Neesha Sinnya
Strength training can lower your blood pressure and improve your cholesterol.

Strength training is vital to healthy ageing. But don’t skip this key exercise

As strength training surges in popularity,many people are giving up on cardio – and it’s a mistake.

  • Danielle Friedman

What goes up:Why this easy exercise should be a focus of your gym routine

We tend to focus on the upwards part of movement,but what happens on the way down can be just as beneficial.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
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Brisbane-based competitive powerlifter Maja Andrysiak has taken it upon herself to create an empowering space for women to get involved with the sport recreationally.

Maja deadlifts 205kg. She wants more Brisbane women to give it a go

In the next instalment of Brisbane’s Social Scene,we look at an empowering powerlifting club helping women get into the often male-dominated sport.

  • Brittney Deguara
 Laura Henshaw and Imogen Sist outside KICStudio.

The Gwyneth-approved exercise trend about to take over Australia

Somatic movement is loved by celebrities,influencers and mental health experts. Here’s everything you need to know.

  • Gyan Yankovich
Ellie Tam.

‘Plastic anxiety’:Is this the next big shift in activewear?

Growing concerns about the effects of plastics on our health and the environment are changing what modern consumers want from their workout gear.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Plenty of recent science equates robust strength and muscle mass with youthful brains,denser bones,longer lifespans and happier moods.

‘Healthy adults should lift’:A starter’s guide to strength training

Strengthmaxxing,also known as weight lifting,is everywhere right now. And it’s worth doing.

  • Gretchen Reynolds