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Dandenong Creek Trail: Where to Walk, Ride and Run in Melbourne’s East
The Dandenong Creek Trail gives walkers, runners and cyclists a mostly off-road route through Melbourne’s east and south-east. You can start with an easy loop around Jells Park, follow the creek for a longer ride, or join community events such as Jells parkrun, Dandenong parkrun and Run Maroondah. This guide...
Virtual Fitness Challenges: A Flexible Way to Get Active Anywhere
Virtual fitness challenges let Australians walk, run, ride or complete an activity goal on their own schedule while still gaining structure, progress tracking and a shared purpose. They can be especially useful for beginners, busy parents, shift workers and people who live far from organised events. Here is how they...
Older Adults, Friends and Mental Health: What New Australian Research Reveals
A six-year UNSW study of older Australian twins suggests strong social ties with friends, neighbours and community groups may help protect mental health in later life. Here’s what the research found — and how to apply it.
What New Research Says About Exercise After Prostate Cancer
A new 2026 review found men who stayed physically active after a prostate cancer diagnosis had a much lower risk of dying early. The benefit showed up at modest levels of movement, roughly a brisk half-hour walk most days. Here is what the research found, how much activity it points...
Sunshine Coast Marathon 2026: A Beginner's Guide to the 5km and 2km
The EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival returns to Alexandra Headland on Sunday 2 August 2026, with distances from the 2km mini marathon to the full 42.2km marathon. If you are a first-time runner or returning after a long break, the 5km is the smartest goal to choose, especially if...
Do Dogs Really Improve Your Health? Australian Stories and Research Suggest They Can
Dog owners often describe their pets as the reason they walk more, meet neighbours and maintain daily routines during difficult periods. Large international studies involving millions of people have linked dog ownership with lower mortality rates, better cardiovascular outcomes and higher physical activity levels. Australian stories reveal a similar pattern,...
100 parkruns at 81: How North Wollongong Helped Maggie Hamilton Get Started
When Maggie Hamilton completed her 100th parkrun at North Wollongong in early 2026, she was 81 years old and only a few years removed from her first event. Her story captures what makes parkrun work for so many Australians who never considered themselves runners. The free weekly 5km has become...
Why Some Men Over 50 Keep Exercising After the Program Ends
A 2026 Curtin University study followed Australian men after they completed the AFL-linked Aussie-FIT program to see who stayed active and why. The answers were less about motivation and more about structure, routine and social connection. Men who kept moving usually had regular group activities, clear plans and a sense...
Why Self-Confidence Matters More Than You May Think for Exercise
Most people do not stop exercising because they are lazy or unmotivated. They stop because they slowly lose trust in their own promises. Mental fitness coach Maya Raichoora draws a useful distinction between external confidence and quieter self-trust, the kind that helps you keep showing up on cold mornings and...
Can Four Minutes a Day Lower Diabetes Risk? What New Australian Research Found
A new Australian-led study suggests that less than four minutes a day of vigorous movement, spread across everyday life, may be linked to a substantially lower risk of Type 2 diabetes. The research shifts the conversation away from formal workouts and toward small, intense bursts like climbing stairs or carrying...