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Best Free Outdoor Exercise Spots in Hobart
Hobart's free outdoor fitness scene runs deeper than kunanyi/Mount Wellington. Most regulars spend their weeks on flatter, quieter tracks closer to home — Sandy Bay's foreshore, the Intercity Cycleway, the Clarence Foreshore Trail, Risdon Brook. This is a working list of spots inside a 15-minute drive of the CBD, grouped...
Active Winter School Holiday Ideas for Kids
Winter school holidays don’t have to mean two weeks of screen time. With the July break running from late June to mid-July across Australian states, parents need a plan to keep kids moving when it’s cold outside. This guide covers indoor and outdoor activities — from rock climbing and heated...
Grip Strength: The 10-Second Health Test You Can Do at Home
A simple squeeze of your hand could reveal more about your long-term health than most blood tests. A 2026 meta-analysis of over 900,000 people found that grip strength asymmetry — a significant difference between your left and right hands — increases all-cause mortality risk by 12 per cent. When combined...
Exercise Halves Premature Death Risk for Midlife Women
A major Australian study tracking more than 11,000 women over 15 years has found that those who consistently met physical activity guidelines through their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s halved their risk of dying prematurely. The research was one of the largest studies of its kind globally. Here's what the...
More Than Just a Walk: How Outdoor Groups Build Community for CALD Women
Beyond the physical benefits of exercise, getting outdoors provides a vital pathway for social connection and cultural exchange. Drawing on the 2025 SAFE research by RMIT University, we explore how community-led outdoor groups are helping women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds overcome barriers to participation. From reducing isolation...
1000km Against the Odds: How a Mullumbimby Hiker is Redefining Courage on the Bibbulmun Track
When a challenging diagnosis like Motor Neurone Disease (MND) threatens to steal your ability to move, what do you do? If you're this incredible hero from Mullumbimby, you lace up your boots and take on the ultimate physical challenge: the 1000-kilometre Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia. This jaw-dropping journey through...
Ballina's Breathtaking New 42km Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk is Now Open
Calling all keen hikers! Ballina's brand-spanking-new Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk isn't just a stroll in the park – it's a full-blown, 42-kilometre, multi-day adventure through the breathtaking Northern Rivers region. Imagine trekking through lush rainforests, past ancient volcanic formations, and soaking in panoramic vistas of the Tweed caldera mountains. This immersive...
Move More, Worry Less: How Exercise Can Help Reduce Dementia Risk
Did you know that even small amounts of exercise can lower your risk of dementia? A new study reveals that just 30 extra minutes of movement per week can help, no matter your fitness level. Learn how staying active can protect your brain and keep you healthier as you age.
Keep Your New Year’s Fitness Resolution: Make It Fun, Easy, and Realistic
Inspired by a recent episode of The Vergecast, here are tips on how to keep your New Year's fitness resolution. From starting small to finding fun activities and breaking streaks, these ideas focus on making fitness easy and rewarding.
Match Your Hobbies with Physical Activity: Fun Ways to Get Moving
Staying active doesn’t have to mean sticking to the same old routine at the gym. In fact, traditional workouts aren’t the only path to a healthy lifestyle. By blending your hobbies with physical activity, you can create a personalised approach to fitness that feels less like a chore and more...