This powerlifting coach has taken performance-enhancing drugs for most of his adult life. He doesn't recommend it
Gus Cooke took illegal anabolic steroids for more than a decade and he doesn't recommend their use. A new drug-checking trial aims to minimise harm among steroid users.
Performers in trapeze showcase for over 50s say they're fitter now than at 20
After watching his children do gymnastics from the sidelines, George decided to join an adult class. Ten years on, he's performing exercises he never thought he would be able to do.
Trapeze performers bend myth about extreme sport and being older
Staying flexible as we get older can be a challenge but a group of amateur performers aged 50 and over are proving you're never too old to run away and join the circus.
Thinking about yoga? Here's what to ask yourself when searching for a style
Yoga in Australia has evolved from traditional styles into a studio culture with plenty of choices, which means finding the right one can be tricky.
This 99 year-old tap dancer is inspiring seniors to step out of their comfort zone
At 70, a chance encounter with a troupe of tap dancers changed Lorraine Kaemphel's life. Now months away from her 100th birthday, Lorraine's tap dancing is inspiring seniors in Coffs Harbour to stay active.
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feel good:Tap dancer, 99, inspires classmates with determination to keep doing what she loves
Lorraine Kaemphel joined an adult tap class when she was 70. Now almost 100, she is inspiring other seniors to take up dancing for fun and friendship.
Hervey Bay triathlete whose life was saved by CPR wants more people to learn the vital skill
Greg Messer almost died when he went into cardiac arrest during a triathlon, but his life was saved thanks to the actions of CPR-trained bystanders.
Stacey Windsor pole dancing for fitness.
Stacey Windsor was looking for a new way to get fit when she discovered pole dancing.
You don't think pole dancing's for you? That's what Stacey thought too and now she's 'obsessed'
Pole dancing has a raunchy reputation, but fitness instructor Stacey Windsor says its physical and mental health benefits can transform lives — and she's starting with her small home town.
Men 'borrowing' free time from women is driving the gender exercise gap
As family demands increase, women's physical activity becomes more limited, but the same doesn't happen for men.
Runner Tim Franklin ends 576-day run around the world in Brisbane
It was an epic effort that involved thousands of kilometres and 21 pairs of shoes. On Sunday Tim Franklin ended his round-the-world run where he began, in Brisbane.
'He's the man, he's the GOAT': Australia's oldest footballer 'too young' to retire
At 76, Neil Rainbow is "doing what he's always done" and teammates say he still has "some good legs on him".
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analysis:Julian Assange was isolated for more than a decade. Here's what that does to the body and mind
While we have no idea how Julian Assange is coping from being cooped up inside for so long with few visitors, we do know that isolation can have a severe negative impact on many people.
Octogenarian Alex Tarr is still running on the edge, winning orienteering's mental game
Still quick enough mentally and physically to post competitive orienteering times, Alex Tarr outclasses many of his younger opponents.
It's a chilly morning but there's no stopping these Granny Grommets from hitting the waves
They fell in love with the beach as kids, and now this group of boogie-boarding women are defying age stereotypes and finding friendship and fun in the surf.
Inspired by Olympics debut, Japan's seniors blaze breakdancing trail
A 74-year-old surfer and master of classical Japanese dance may seem an unlikely member of a seniors' breakdancing group, but Saruwaka Kiyoshie says getting into "breaking" was a no-brainer after it was confirmed for the 2024 Paris Games.
Energetic great-grandmother feels 'much the same' as she clears 110
Australia's oldest woman wouldn't tell people her age for many of her senior years but as she marks a significant milestone, the secret is out.
Aerobics TV star Sue Becker was also a talkback radio host 'way ahead of her time'
Best known for her eccentric 1970s aerobics TV program, firebrand Sue Becker went on to grill prime ministers and make a mark on the airwaves with her distinctive gravelly voice.
'The older I grow, the faster I go': Percy took up running at 92 and age hasn't kept him from athletic success
Percy Voigt was once a heavy smoker who rarely exercised, but he took up running in the twilight of his life. Now aged 94 — and despite emphysema and arthritis — he's won gold in the 100-metre sprint at a masters games.
Don't let the cold weather stop you from exercising. Here's how to stay motivated in winter
When it's cold and dark, there's nothing less appealing than hitting the gym for a workout. Here's how to stay motivated to exercise when the temperature drops.
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perspective:'He's ready and so am I': Elise is about to walk the Overland Track with her assistance dog Lenny
Elise Smith loves the great outdoors, but in recent years she's needed the help of an assistance dog. Here's how she has prepared her one-year-old Labradoodle for his biggest walk yet.
How does getting fit help you land a job? These women are finding out
New courses to help people rejoin the workforce after years of unemployment are teaching skills in fitness, nutrition, money management and self-esteem.
Many Australian women are exercising in the wrong sports bra. Here's how to get the right fit
Finding the right sports bra is a challenge for many women, and wearing the wrong one can lead to pain and reduced performance. But there are solutions.
Aqua aerobics popularity rising among over-50s, keeping people fit during retirement
Staying fit and healthy past your 50s can be tricky, but aqua aerobics fitness classes are having a resurgence, making it easy for people to dip their toes into exercise.
Extreme runners flock to outback Australia for running event
Nineteen ultra-marathon runners have gathered in the Red Centre for the annual West Macs Monster Trail running festival.