Why a VO2 max test reveals so much about overall health and longevity
Hardcore endurance athletes have tracked the metric for decades, but it is increasingly touted as a measure of fitness and health for the average person. If you think of ways to measure your overall health, certain benchmarks likely come to mind. The bloodwork you get done at your annual physical, maybe. Your body mass index. […]
Are You Eating Enough Protein? How Activity Level and Health Needs Change the Rules
It is easy to assume you are getting enough protein. You eat a bit of chicken, maybe some yoghurt, and call it a day. But when you look closer, many people fall short, especially when activity levels increase or health needs change. If you are aiming for a high performance nutrition intake, need special dietary […]
Are Custom In-Ear Monitors Worth It for Amateur Musicians?
If you play in a band, you already know how different things sound depending on where you stand. Drummers sit behind a wall of noise. Guitar players compete with amps and cymbals. Vocalists often struggle to hear themselves clearly over everything else. It might feel like part of the experience, but over time, it creates […]
The Performance Coach Behind the Most Swole March Madness Team Shares His Secrets
Alan Bishop built the Houston Cougars into a muscular force. You can forge hoops strength, too. FOR THE UNIVERSITY of Houston men’s basketball team, every summer workout starts at 6:30 a.m. That means arriving by 5:45 or 6 a.m. When each player walks into the facility, they see their coaches, managers, video staff, administrative staff—anyone […]
Even greater heights await Australia’s Winter Olympians after success of Milano Cortina Games
More than half of the 50-odd Australians who featured in Italy this month were Olympic debutants, suggesting a bright future ahead Australia’s golden 2026 Winter Olympics campaign ended on Sunday not with a medal, but with a thrilling view of the future. Following the nation’s most successful Winter Games of all time, the denouement suggested […]
Inside Audi’s Formula 1 reset, from minimalist livery to long-term ambition
The German performance marque is taking a sharp turn Image: Supplied AS I’M WRITING THIS, I’m sitting in a Las Vegas hotel, overlooking the Formula 1 extravaganza that’s taken over the city for the 2025 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. The vibe is peak hedonism, peak capitalism and peak maximalism – everything modern Formula […]
Braces and Sporty Teens: Real Stories and Practical Tips
Balancing sport and orthodontic treatment might sound tricky at first, but thousands of active teens do it successfully every year. Whether they’re playing footy, netball, swimming, or martial arts, having teen braces in Melbourne doesn’t mean sitting on the sidelines. In fact, modern orthodontics for teenagers is designed to fit around busy, active lifestyles, thanks […]
Alexander Volkanovski Is Defending The Belt In Sydney Next February
And the last time “The Great” fought in his home state was almost a decade ago against Kiwi brawler Shane Young for Sydney’s UFC Fight Night: Fabricio Werdum vs Marcin Tybura.
How to Get Into Multi-day Hiking
Multi-day hiking is a way to engage with the outdoors in a much more profound way than what can be achieved through a day hike. By sleeping outside after potentially days of hiking, you are more integrated into the landscape as you move further from your quotidian life. It can be a reminder to us […]
Understanding Meal Timing and Nutrition for Effective Training and Recovery
When it comes to getting the most out of your workouts, what and when you eat matters just as much as how hard you train. Whether you’re lifting weights, training for a marathon, or hitting the gym a few times a week, meal timing can make a major difference to your performance and recovery. Understanding […]