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Alysa Liu released the pressure, reclaimed her joy and turned it into Olympic gold
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (391+ words) After stepping away from figure skating, the US star climbed back on her own terms. Her journey culminated in a medal, but it was about much more than that "I really hated skating when I quit. Like, I really didn't…...
Go the extra mile: how to cut costs if you’re running a marathon
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (1237+ words) Spending on gear, travel and race fees can easily add up " here's how to make getting to the start line affordable Before you enter a race, it's vital to think about whether you're in shape to make it through the…...
‘Work of art’: Japanese volleyballer takes sorry to extremes with headfirst sliding apology
2+ week, 4+ day ago (382+ words) Yuji Nishida's dramatic gesture after accidentally striking courtside judge with ball seen by millions If Yuji Nishida ever decides to give up volleyball, he might want to take up the skeleton. In a moment of chivalry that has been widely…...
Australia’s youngest Winter Olympian Indra Brown: ‘I just love the feeling of flying’ | Martin Pegan
2+ week, 5+ day ago (818+ words) Having seemingly come from nowhere to become the No 1-ranked freestyle skier in a matter of months, the 16-year-old finds herself among the medal favourites at Milano Cortina An overnight success tends to be built on years of patience and…...
‘The best movement is the next movement’: how to really look after your lower back
2+ week, 6+ day ago (582+ words) An estimated 80% of the population will suffer from lower back pain at some point. The good news is that preventing it is a lot easier than treating it Read more in The way you move series Getting out of bed....
How to stay warm while exercising outdoors: 16 expert tips for running, hiking and swimming
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (1601+ words) Exercising in winter can feel brutal without the right kit. Here's how runners, hikers and outdoor swimmers keep cosy when the temperature drops The best moisture-wicking underwear, socks and base layers Whether you're running, hiking or outdoor swimming, there's some…...
Strong v swole: the surprising truth about building muscle
3+ week, 4+ day ago (291+ words) Traditional bodybuilding advice has been to push workouts to the point of failure, and that soreness is an indicator of effectiveness. But recent studies show there's another way Until pretty recently, the conventional wisdom about building muscle was that it…...
‘I looked exceptional but I was out of breath’: the bodybuilder who switched to mindful movement
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (551+ words) Ten years ago, Eugene Teo was obsessed with lifting weights. But, gradually, he realised his extreme mindset was making him unhappy. So he changed his outlook Eugene Teo, 34, began lifting weights at the age of 13, looking for validation. "I was…...
Is it true that … stretching before exercise prevents injury?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (317+ words) Loosening your muscles is beneficial, but choosing the right type of movement for your chosen exercise is keyIt depends on what kind of stretching you're doing, says Dr Alex Dinsdale, senior lecturer in sport and exercise biomechanics at Leeds Beckett…...
Do the tiny, boring exercises: how to really look after your hips
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (599+ words) From the best exercise moves to how many steps you really need to aim for a day, experts weigh in on how to maintain hip health throughout your life When Elvis the pelvis gyrated and thrust his way across national…...