Sam Downing
The Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Apple hopes you’ll never have to use its Watch’s cleverest new feature
Building “workout fall detection” into the latest Apple Watch took years, and thousands of people, to develop. Is it worth switching on? → Read More
How to avoid unhealthy snacking habits while cooped up in isolation
Two of the big triggers for binge eating are boredom and stress - which we currently feel plenty of. → Read More
Forget COVID-19, the biggest threat to the fitness industry is itself
Before they closed down, Australian gyms had made a dramatic shift from sweat boxes to boutique. → Read More
Why anti-rotation exercises will tone your abs even better than sit-ups
All those endless sit-ups and side crunches might not help you on your quest for a six-pack — try anti-rotation instead. → Read More
Good form not going heavier is how you will get the best results in the gym
Heavier lifting is a powerful myth and could be the reason you're not getting those results. → Read More
Five exercises to build bigger and stronger calf muscles with or without a gym
You're not stuck with a set of pipe cleaners if you incorporate these exercises into your routine. → Read More
Four exercises to build a stronger back and straighten up your posture
One path to standing straighter with better posture is targeting your back in the gym. → Read More
Five gym rules every fitness rookie needs to know
Gyms are weird, terrifying places for newcomers — but there's nothing to worry about. → Read More
How to get six-pack abs and a solid reason why you might not want them
All you have to do is train more to strengthen your core, and eat less...sounds fun, right? → Read More
Best fitness podcasts to motivate you to work out harder and smarter
Ninety-nine per cent of fitness podcasts are terrible, but these four deliver the goods. → Read More
DIY massage gun Theragan really can help relieve your aching muscles
This device promises a fix for aching muscles... if you're brave enough to use it. → Read More
The best ready-made meals that will help you achieve your fitness goal
Getting healthy meals delivered to your door seems like the perfect life - but there are downsides. → Read More
How staring into the mirror at the gym can improve your workout
It's not (just) a narcissism thing — there's an important reason you should check yourself out at the gym. → Read More
How Wanderlust became the Coachella for wellness seekers
The words "wellness festival" may set off alarm bells in your mind, but hear me out. → Read More
Fitness tracker reviews: Which one will help you get fittest the fastest
These pricey devices promise to transform you into a lithe gym junkie but there's a catch. → Read More
Why you should use a foam roller after every workout to help muscle recovery
Foam rollers are the near-magical cure-all that sports therapists and athletes swear by. → Read More
Twenty-minute hotel workouts to keep you fit and strong while you travel
You only need 20 minutes, and a single piece of portable equipment, to avoid losing your fitness on holidays. → Read More
How to build a strong chest and fix your push-up
The push-up is hands down the best chest exercise, but there are a common mistakes. → Read More
Three common workout mistakes you probably don't know you're making
Have you really lived if you don't look back on your past and think, "Man, I was stupid back then"? → Read More
If you want to fix back pain, get stronger and carve abs start doing pilates
If you're serious about health, pilates needs to be part of your training (especially if you're a man). → Read More