New study suggests continued exercise, rather than chronic restriction of diet, is key to stopping previously obese people from regaining weight they've lost.
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Driving to work is killing you
Being obese combined with car commuting has been associated with a 32% higher risk of premature death, reports a recent study from British Heart Foundation.
Cycling cracks top five in Australia’s most popular sports
The latest Sports Australia data has bike riding in the top 5 participation sports and physical activities in Australia, but warns more work is needed to combat an inactivity crisis.
Bikes beat pills for fighting fat
More evidence is emerging that exercise is more effective in reducing stores of the dangerous fat that hides deep in the body than pharmaceutical solutions.
Ride2School: more than just a day
On the eve of National Ride2School Day, we encourage everyone to get involved in one of Australia's biggest celebrations of active transport, not just the kids.
Does organised sport give kids the exercise they need?
Organised sport is often spoken about as something that improves our fitness – but is our reliance on organised sport unhealthy?
Crashing solo is half the problem
A new study has confirmed that half of the bike injuries on the road come from crashes that involve just one vehicle: your bike.
Fork fail leads to death
A sudden mechanical failure has lead to the tragic death of an Ocean Grove rider, igniting reminders for all riders to regularly check the structural integrity of older bikes.
Warming up for Active April
The Premier's Active April encourages Victorians to 30 mins of exercise per day during April, and National Ride2School Day on March 22 is the perfect warm up!
Cash for commuting catches on
The Italian city of Bari are paying residents per kilometre to ride bikes, in a bid to get people out of cars and rid the city of car traffic congestion.
Just 6 months of exercise reduces brain age
A new study has found that older people can dramatically improve brain function with just six months of aerobic exercise, reducing brain age by up to 9 years.
Bikes can bust belly fat
A new study from the University of Copenhagen have put obese people on bikes to help confirmed the exact molecule that helps those who exercise lose weight.
Beat the heat – tips for summer riding
The warmer weather is kicking in, and while we are all excited to enjoy time on the bike over the summer break, it is important to take certain precautions.
Heart Trail – riding for a reason
James Sheppard, the young man who rode 20km Around the Bay just 5 months after a heart transplant, is now gearing up for a 200km ride for a special cause.
Bike vs pedestrian crash myth exposed
A new and comprehensive study of pedestrian injuries resulting from collisions with people who ride bikes in Melbourne has found that such crashes are rare.
Active expert’s eyes on Hobart streets
Active living was the focus of a free forum in Hobart this month, featuring world-renowned expert Professor James (Jim) Sallis.
Physical activity vital to reducing childhood diabetes
Powerful evidence has emerged showing that increasing vigorous exercise can decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in childhood.
Health risk shock for sedentary lifestyle
A study investigating claims that extreme exercise can be bad for the heart found the opposite to be true. Fitness levels directly reduced risk of death
Get up and going on World Mental Health Day
Wednesday 10 October is World Mental Health Day, a day that aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and support people in managing symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress.
Lack of exercise puts one in four at risk
The world’s leading health agency has called for urgent action on physical inactivity with a new report finding that a quarter of all adults worldwide fail to get enough exercise.