Lifestyle
Health & wellness
An 11-minute body weight workout with proven fitness benefits
It's only a brief mix of burpees, split squat jumps and high-knee running place, but new research finds this will make a meaningful difference to your fitness.
- by Gretchen Reynolds
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Opinion
Yoga
Becoming a better man and finding myself through hot yoga
I may never be able to touch my head to the floor but gushing sweat for 90 minutes a day has taught me to be more comfortable with myself.
- by Ben Mack
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LGBT
'I'm still the same person inside': Olivia's journey coming out as a transgender teen
Four years ago, Olivia Stewart realised the reason she'd always felt different from boys her own age was because she was a girl. But working up the courage to speak about it would take another nine months.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Opinion
Mental health
A (mindful) list of New Year's resolutions
The writer Annie Dillard reminds us that "how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives".
- by Ann Rennie
'No time for sleep': the extreme sport made for our own backyard
Minimal food, a compass, map and head torch: welcome to the world of rogaining – a competitive bushwalk that pushes even the most hardy athlete to their limit.
- by Alasdair Belling
The motivation struggle is real – it's time to shake up your work day
It's been a rocky return with many of us yet to escape the home office like we'd planned, but there are things you can do to tackle the back to work blues.
- by Catherine Lambert
So you're a runner now? Prioritise recovery to prevent injury
A new year means new fitness goals – and an increased risk of injury if you've taken a break from training. Safeguard yourself with these simple tips.
- by Laura Hill
To reach your exercise goals, start by tweaking your expectations
Hoping to be more active this year? A timely new study suggests setting your exercise goals high, but not too high, is key to staying on track.
- by Gretchen Reynolds
Four pandemic habits to recycle for a healthier 2021
From prioritising self-care, setting boundaries and making activity part of your daily routine, these are the habits we can build on in the new year.
- by Tara Parker-Pope
Opinion
IVF
Private IVF clinics cost tens of thousands and people’s dreams
Going through IVF is the worst thing that has ever happened to me physically and emotionally.
- by Alice Clarke
Back to work? Follow these hacks to get your emails under control
Two productivity experts share their secrets on taming your email inbox – not only after a break, but all year-round.
- by Larissa Ham