Fitness - Workout tips and inspiration - Mamamia

'A very honest recap of what happened when I returned to the gym after 4 months of inactivity.'

Wait. Can we please acknowledge that The Biggest Loser was the most f**ked up thing on TV?

Considering buying a smartwatch? Here are the best options, and the pros and cons of each.

'I did a workout with Commando Steve, and he taught me my new fitness mantra.'

Chelsea McLaughlin

'I've run 5 times a week for 10 years. Here are the hacks that keep me going.'

Chelsea McLaughlin

'I'm 8 weeks into Sydney lockdown and dorky dance workouts are the only exercise getting me through.'

'Disabled people are hot.' Robyn Lambird would like to clear up some of your assumptions.

Let’s talk about who Patty Mills is off the court.

Billi Fitzsimons

5 questions you have about Olympic high jumper Nicola McDermott, answered.

SORTED: 16 of the best workouts you can do at home.

How much money do Olympic athletes actually make from winning a medal?

Looking to buy new exercise shoes? Here's what you need to consider first.

Ariarne Titmus is Australia's new golden girl. Here's everything we know about her life.

Billi Fitzsimons

Simone Biles and leggings over leotards: The quiet revolution happening in gymnastics right now.

Cardboard beds and eating rules: What it's like for Aussie athletes in the Tokyo Olympic Village.

MIA FREEDMAN: How I have exercised (almost) every day for decades.

"I've run 5 times a week for 10 years. Here are my super simple tips to make it easier."

Chelsea McLaughlin

From 'ab cracks' to six packs: 6 myths about visible abs you need to stop believing.

"I was ready to start a family": Pro footballer Katrina Gorry chose to go through IVF alone.

'She looked me up and down.' I was body-shamed by a gym manager.

8 week fitness challenges are all over Instagram. But are they just crash diets in disguise?

From having sex to downing water: 8 things you shouldn't do before you workout.

ROADTEST: I tried a different gym class every day for a week. Here's what I found.

HOME WORKOUT: This beginner-friendly Pilates class is perfect after a long day at your desk.

Peaches Pilates

Five women share their strength training schedules, and the benefits they’ve noticed.

The 7 free YouTube workouts I reach for when I’m after something quick and sweaty.

ROAD TEST: 'The celeb-approved Pilates program that actually made me want to work out.'

Eleanor Katelaris

'I have exercised 5 days a week for 5 years. Here's my non-wanky guide to staying motivated.'

'I quit the gym and got in the best shape of my life.'

ROADTEST: We tried 2 techy new ways to get fit from home. Here’s how we went.

Tamara Davis and Leigh Campbell

Exercise

"I've run 5 times a week for 10 years. Here are my super simple tips to make it easier."

Chelsea McLaughlin

"Exercise addiction almost robbed me of my chance to become a mum."

8 science-based 'rules' that'll make you look and feel healthier in one month.

'I quit the gym and got in the best shape of my life.'

4 common mistakes you're definitely making while exercising.

"My mental health improved almost immediately." 5 unexpected ways working out changed my life.

Sorry, but here are 5 gross things that happen if you re-wear your sweaty workout clothes.

PSA: ALDI is selling a $90 massage gun plus a bunch of affordable exercise equipment.

Yoga with Adriene: Inside the life of Adriene Mishler, the most popular workout instructor in the world.

Jessie Stephens

'You have no excuse.' The messages around fitness no one needs right now.

Jessica Lovejoy

What counts as exercise? Exactly what physical activity you can and can't do this weekend.

ROAD TEST: "I tried Chris Hemsworth's fitness app Centr for a week to see what it's like."

8 women share exactly what they do to turn around a tough day.

ROAD TEST: I cancelled my expensive gym membership and replaced it with sex twice a day.

"I would never set foot in a gym again." 20 everyday women on how they make exercise fun.

Bronte Chaperon

Do you plan your life around your fitness schedule? You could be addicted to exercise.

The Conversation

When is the best time to exercise? 5 personal trainers give their definitive verdicts.

YES PLEASE: Here's exactly how you can exercise without really... exercising.

Jessica Staveley

The truth about what a "normal" labia looks like.

The Conversation

The fitness industry's hidden secret: "Difference between the sexes can't be ignored."

Michelle Wright

ROAD TEST: I cancelled my expensive gym membership and replaced it with sex twice a day.

"I would never set foot in a gym again." 20 everyday women on how they make exercise fun.

Bronte Chaperon

'I entered the gym ready to kick my 2020 goals. I left a few minutes later in tears.'

Jonica Williams

Listen Now

new episode

00:00

Suggested Podcasts

Introducing What I Eat When...

The Well

The Body Conversation Nobody Asked For In 2021

Mamamia Out Loud

The Beauty Product Deni Todorović Couldn't Live Without

You Beauty

Laundry is without a doubt the worst chore. Here are 18 hacks to make it infinitely easier.

“It’s fatphobia. The consumer base is there.” Katie Parrott on ‘fat activism’ and the need for size inclusivity.

Roses, baseball stadiums and... more roses: The top 5 Kardashian proposals, ranked.

Shannen Findlay

The foolproof fashion combo: 9 versions of 'jeans and a nice top' to shop right now.

'A very honest recap of what happened when I returned to the gym after 4 months of inactivity.'

'I had a skin cancer check. During my consultation, the doctor suggested a 'mum tum' treatment.'

12 things about remote work we'll be adopting as we go back to the office. And 12 we won't.

"You keep your identities separate." 8 signs you're in the right relationship.

'Quick, satisfying and keeps me full until lunch': 17 women on their go-to breakfast.

“I think I have traits of it, definitely.” Keira Maguire on narcissism and social media.

How dangerous is someone who is unvaccinated? A quick explainer.

'I tried the lube makeup trick. And the results kinda surprised me.'

“My face felt hydrated and looked smoother instantly.” 13 women test Skinstitut’s Expert Reset Skin-Firming Peptide Serum.

ROADTEST: "I tried Mikash skincare for 2 weeks to see if vegan ingredients actually make a difference."

Your period seriously affects the way you exercise. Here's how to use it to your advantage.

A famous chef for a dad and banned from dating the Beckhams. Inside the life of Tilly Ramsay.

"Everything was just a bit blah": Earlier this year, Carrie Bickmore lost her motivation.

We need to talk about menopausal women at work, and the 6 rules workplaces must follow.

Menopausal Woman

8 things every woman should know about menopause, according to an expert.

"It feels unfinished." All the photos from The Block's backyard reveal in one place.

Jessica Staveley

about
contact
advertise
privacy
competitions

Before The Bump