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Redesign Sydney's public areas to cater for exercise, fitness industry urges

Nicole Hasham Public areas should be redesigned to encourage physical activity as outdoor training grows in popularity, the fitness industry says.

Elite approach

Exercise guru labels outdoor fitness groups 'embarrassing'

Members of the Bottoms Up fitness group

Nicole Hasham Outdoor personal training is a ''middle class'' indulgence that can embarrass onlookers and deter others from exercising, one of Australia's leading fitness experts says.

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Fit for love

Young couple exercising at the fitness gym

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, the three-course dinners are being booked, the roses and heart-shaped chocolates ordered, and romance is in full bloom.

Chew on this

Getting older? Get stronger

Paula Goodyer We can sit around grumbling about thickening waistlines and dwindling strength - or we can do something about it.

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How to fuel a better mood

Woman drinking bottled water, exercise, fitness, diet, health, weight loss, nutrition.

Paula Goodyer New research reveals the foods that can help lift our spirits and the ones that bring us down.

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For when life gets under your skin

Carolyn Boyd explores the luxurious world of health spa getaways.