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Brisbane-based competitive powerlifter Maja Andrysiak has taken it upon herself to create an empowering space for women to get involved with the sport recreationally.

Maja deadlifts 205kg. She wants more Brisbane women to give it a go

In the next instalment of Brisbane’s Social Scene, we look at an empowering powerlifting club helping women get into the often male-dominated sport.

  • Brittney Deguara

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 Laura Henshaw and Imogen Sist outside KICStudio.

The Gwyneth-approved exercise trend about to take over Australia

Somatic movement is loved by celebrities, influencers and mental health experts. Here’s everything you need to know.

  • Gyan Yankovich
Ellie Tam.

‘Plastic anxiety’: Is this the next big shift in activewear?

Growing concerns about the effects of plastics on our health and the environment are changing what modern consumers want from their workout gear.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Plenty of recent science equates robust strength and muscle mass with youthful brains, denser bones, longer lifespans and happier moods.

‘Healthy adults should lift’: A starter’s guide to strength training

Strengthmaxxing, also known as weight lifting, is everywhere right now. And it’s worth doing.

  • Gretchen Reynolds
I’d like to see a bit more negativity, just to make me feel better. 

The case for more negativity: Why aspirational media is making us miserable

No one wants to advertise their own failure, only their successes.

  • Richard Glover
Tough Mudder

I was bloodied, bruised, exhausted and dehydrated – and it was the most fun I’d had in years

This endurance event is popular, yet more than a little bit stupid. So why did I love it?

  • Konrad Marshall
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Johanna offers the kind of encouragement that bypasses the part of my brain dedicated to rejecting inspo-speak.

Haunted by the words of an Italian doctor, I’ve tricked myself into doing the thing I vowed to never do

A note to GPs – there is never any need to tell women like me to “eat better”.

  • Bunny Banyai
Consistent regular activity is linked with longevity.

AO fans rejoice: Research suggests this may be the best sport for longevity

While staying active is critical, research suggests that some sports may offer a bigger longevity boost than others.

  • Simar Bajaj
Sports editor Neil Breen with his dog, Katy

My health app cheated on me, so I dumped it

I was seduced by my fitness app’s relentless attention and generosity. But after almost three years together it was time to move on.

  • Neil Breen

Hydration trackers and electrolytes: How much water do we really need?

The market for hydration products and electrolyte supplements and sports drinks is growing. But nutrition and exercise experts say there are limits to their effectiveness, and potential for harm.

  • Lauren Ironmonger