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Why Self-Confidence Matters More Than You May Think for Exercise

May 11, 2026 · 7 min read

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 busy weeks. Behavioural research supports the idea: people who believe they can follow through are far more likely to maintain exercise habits long term. Small commitments, repeated consistently, build more...

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Gold Coast Marathon 2026: Best Race for Beginners, Families and First-Timers

May 10, 2026 · 8 min read

Thinking about the Gold Coast Marathon in 2026? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down every race distance, from the 2km Junior Dash to the full marathon, and helps you choose the one that matches your current fitness. We explain what families need to know, how the Junior Dash works, what race-day...

Can Four Minutes a Day Lower Diabetes Risk? What New Australian Research Found

May 10, 2026 · 5 min read

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...

Best Free Outdoor Exercise Spots in Hobart

May 10, 2026 · 6 min read

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...

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Should Your Child Try Team Sport? What 189 Studies Say About Mental Health

May 10, 2026 · 6 min read

When a child wants to quit a sport, parents often face the same question: try another solo activity, or switch to a team? A major 2026 Australian-led review of 189 studies offers one of the clearest answers yet. The evidence found organised sport supports children’s mental health overall, but team...

City2Surf 2026: A Beginner’s 14-Week Training Plan for Sydney’s Biggest Fun Run

May 10, 2026 · 7 min read

City2Surf returns to Sydney on Sunday 9 August 2026, sending tens of thousands of runners, joggers and walkers from Hyde Park to Bondi Beach over 14 iconic kilometres. If you have signed up and feel underprepared, fourteen weeks is enough time to build fitness safely. This beginner-friendly plan starts with...

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Fitbit Air in Australia: can Google’s $199 screenless tracker actually get you walking?

May 9, 2026 · 5 min read

Google’s new Fitbit Air lands in Australia on 27 May for $199, betting that less screen time might mean more movement. It is lighter, quieter and designed to stay out of your way. But can a fitness tracker really change your walking habits? Australian-led research says step counts matter, but...

The Man Walk: Why a Simple Weekly Walk Is Becoming a Lifeline for Australian Men

May 9, 2026 · 5 min read

A new Australian study found that more than half the men joining The Man Walk reported loneliness, but those who kept showing up saw lower depression symptoms and healthier habits. Here’s why regular group walks are becoming one of the simplest mental-health supports for men.

Why Run Clubs Beat Apps for Making Friends in Australia

May 7, 2026 · 6 min read

Run clubs solve adult loneliness by doing what apps can't: putting you in front of the same people, doing the same thing, on the same night of the week, until somebody learns your name. With 43% of young Australians reporting loneliness, the country's growing run-club scene has become some of...

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First-Timer's Guide to the 2026 Mother's Day Classic

May 6, 2026 · 5 min read

Sunday 10 May 2026 brings Australia's biggest pink wave back to parks across the country — the Mother's Day Classic. With up to 70 events, distances from a 4km walk to a brand-new Melbourne half marathon, and a relaxed festival atmosphere, it's one of the most welcoming entries on the...

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