Tag: Sport and Society

Why endurance events like marathons should have weight divisions for heavier runners

Why endurance events like marathons should have weight divisions for heavier runners

4 tips to exercise safely in the cold

4 tips to exercise safely in the cold

Horse whipping is painful and cruel. The latest incident shows why it should be banned

Horse whipping is painful and cruel. The latest incident shows why it should be banned

do they actually benefit you during (or after) exercise?

do they actually benefit you during (or after) exercise?

15 years ago, I urged the AFL to launch a mental health round. Now it’s time for action

15 years ago, I urged the AFL to launch a mental health round. Now it’s time for action

outdated or still a valid assessment of your fitness?

outdated or still a valid assessment of your fitness?

Using tranquillisers on racehorses is ethically questionable and puts horses and riders at risk

Using tranquillisers on racehorses is ethically questionable and puts horses and riders at risk

Why your spin bike has become a clothes rack – and what you can do about it, according to behavioural science

Why your spin bike has become a clothes rack – and what you can do about it, according to behavioural science

Many elite women athletes don’t eat enough carbs, which can affect their performance and health

Many elite women athletes don’t eat enough carbs, which can affect their performance and health

How are racehorses really treated in the ‘sport of kings’?

How are racehorses really treated in the ‘sport of kings’?

Australians love sport, but which ones do they actually play? National survey results paint a surprising picture

Australians love sport, but which ones do they actually play? National survey results paint a surprising picture

Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?

Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?