<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Fitness ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/au/wellness/fitness Mon, 11 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Neither pigeon nor 90/90 — here's why the 'hip aeroplane' exercise is taking off for building stability, mobility and strength ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/neither-pigeon-nor-90-90-heres-why-the-hip-aeroplane-exercise-is-taking-off-for-building-stability-mobility-and-strength 3a8MmEt63AXnENmNqQ8cT Mon, 11 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried a plyometrics workout for runners, and it’s the most enjoyable strength training I’ve done in years ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-tried-a-plyometrics-workout-for-runners-and-its-the-most-enjoyable-strength-training-ive-done-in-years YctY7M8UeTBt5CiqLdGxwh Mon, 11 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This senior workout builds strength, mobility, and balance faster than walking workouts, using 6 bodyweight exercises ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/this-senior-workout-builds-strength-mobility-and-balance-faster-than-walking-workouts-using-6-bodyweight-exercises ssAmdfge9RfRTKriaKi6SC Sun, 10 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Summer glutes' are trending — yoga teacher says bigger glutes could be 'the key to better health,' and these 4 moves are essential ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/summer-glutes-are-trending-yoga-teacher-says-bigger-glutes-could-be-the-key-to-better-health-and-these-4-moves-are-essential dAzoirj6WCPpynDVmyuXmA Sun, 10 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ No burpees or sit-ups — this 10-minute standing Pilates workout strengthens your deep core muscles and is great for your balance ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/no-burpees-or-sit-ups-this-10-minute-standing-pilates-workout-strengthens-your-deep-core-muscles-and-is-great-for-your-balance QcvV6kaZ6raSeADtppsBUB Sun, 10 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Sun, 10 May 2026 12:27:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to pace your runs — the pros and cons of using pace, heart rate, power or just running by feel ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/how-to-pace-your-runs-the-pros-and-cons-of-using-pace-heart-rate-power-or-just-running-by-feel cvqqiYfKvdmFwDRYoWNJun Sat, 09 May 2026 09:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget sit-ups and crunches: I use this dynamic Pilates exercise to build deep core strength, target my lower abs, and strengthen my hip flexors using just my bodyweight ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-sit-ups-and-crunches-i-use-this-dynamic-pilates-exercise-to-build-deep-core-strength-target-my-lower-abs-and-strengthen-my-hip-flexors-using-just-my-bodyweight AASstedXxDZzBm3akghjmB Sat, 09 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Sat, 09 May 2026 12:30:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you have tight ankles or stiff joints, a personal trainer recommends these 3 underrated mobility exercises ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/if-you-have-tight-ankles-or-stiff-joints-a-personal-trainer-recommends-these-3-underrated-mobility-exercises rZYhfZDui3rQQh8q4xiE58 Sat, 09 May 2026 05:03:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a personal trainer — trust me, this one move opens your chest and improves your posture better than stretching ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-trust-me-this-one-move-opens-your-chest-and-improves-your-posture-better-than-stretching PUypPFfwqqp8piMANEzodT Fri, 08 May 2026 10:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How long should runners typically take off after a marathon? We ask Peloton instructor and six-star finisher, Matt Wilpers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/how-long-should-runners-typically-take-off-after-a-marathon-we-ask-peloton-instructor-and-six-star-finisher-matt-wilpers pGPPXByeDM4KMZVokwWHVi Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ LAB Golf Co-Founder says copycats 'water down' zero torque concept — and they 'don't care about people putting any better' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/lab-golf-co-founder-says-copycats-water-down-zero-torque-concept-and-they-dont-care-about-people-putting-any-better Pf4m6wkRNJPzsQz2xPXV2Y Fri, 08 May 2026 05:19:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'At 65, this is how I train my whole body in 100 reps' — it only takes 6 exercises to build full-body strength faster than walking workouts, according to this personal trainer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/at-65-this-is-how-i-train-my-whole-body-in-100-reps-it-only-takes-6-exercises-to-build-full-body-strength-faster-than-walking-workouts-according-to-this-personal-trainer DZzeBmfGrbuDEiu7VrugY3 Thu, 07 May 2026 15:16:29 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 22:03:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been doing this 1-minute mobility exercise for over 5 years, and it quickly reduces tension in my spine and shoulders ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/ive-been-doing-this-1-minute-mobility-exercise-for-over-5-years-and-it-quickly-reduces-tension-in-my-spine-and-shoulders tqc8eQFzZY8GusNyKq8taD Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:16:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the the ‘gold-standard’ pose for reducing lower back pain — here's my verdict after one week ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/the-sphinx-yoga-pose-is-considered-the-gold-standard-for-reducing-lower-back-pain-heres-what-happened-when-i-added-it-to-my-routine-for-a-week stKzNxeqAw6FKngJFFrDGA Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:59:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could boast longer battery life but you won't get one until 2027 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/samsung-galaxy-ring-2-could-boast-longer-battery-life-but-you-wont-get-one-until-2027 rCVdYzGRxdAdbdCSdhQfu6 Wed, 06 May 2026 21:32:41 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:29:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I struggle with dead bugs so I swapped them for knee tucks — and my deep core strength has never been better ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-struggle-with-dead-bugs-so-i-swapped-them-for-knee-tucks-and-my-deep-core-strength-has-never-been-better QymMoAjwSKUYF4zdPXmiuV Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:21:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran a 5K with the Garmin Forerunner 570 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 and although the pace data matched up perfectly across both devices, the Garmin’s exercise load metric and detailed vertical ratio analysis made it the clear winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-ran-a-5k-with-the-garmin-forerunner-570-vs-apple-watch-ultra-3-5-things-i-learned CcCGe97rwaEQDt2yog8Aqh Wed, 06 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 21:07:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Run, don't walk —I've spotted 21 fabulous fitness Mother's Day gifts that'll help mum hit her #GymGoals ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/run-dont-walk-ive-spotted-21-fabulous-fitness-mothers-day-gifts-thatll-help-mum-hit-her-gymgoals e8nNwJhJzBYk8iiKKdrXj4 Wed, 06 May 2026 03:37:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just ran my first 5K — 5 practical ways I conquered my pre-race nerves for a strong finish ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-just-ran-my-first-5k-heres-how-i-conquered-the-pre-race-jitters t3hror67bfRNvnwFepAgFQ Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 20:01:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ No equipment, no repeat exercises — this 7-minute core workout sculpts the abs and obliques ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/no-equipment-no-repeat-exercises-this-7-minute-core-workout-sculpts-the-abs-and-obliques myYngday4T3RFDgWeGugdD Tue, 05 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:40:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget running — this 20-minute walking workout fires up your metabolism and builds functional strength ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-this-20-minute-walking-workout-fires-up-your-metabolism-and-builds-functional-strength mT3fBneTHp5JN7xYaegK8V Mon, 04 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:15:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget squats and lunges: this Pilates exercise is the gold standard when it comes to isolating your glutes. Here’s what happened when I tried it for a week ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-squats-and-lunges-this-pilates-exercise-is-the-gold-standard-when-it-comes-to-isolating-your-glutes-heres-what-happened-when-i-tried-it-for-a-week o4VWJr9QTgpFJc3aRX2x8c Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried reverse walking every day for a week. Here’s what happened to my balance ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-tried-reverse-walking-every-day-for-a-week-heres-what-happened-to-my-balance h5bwDjEFsGu98aaKBYHjub Sun, 03 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 09:06:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran 35 miles in the Hoka Skyward X 2 — is it worth $225? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/hoka-skyward-x-2-review qdDxsXAXH2s7aCj8aHEgte Sun, 03 May 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Russian twists — hit your abs and obliques with these 3 dumbbell moves that torch your core ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-russian-twists-hit-your-abs-smarter-with-these-3-dumbbell-moves-that-torch-your-core 22ZJocuKQ4AHRXyjo7k2Jj Sun, 03 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:17:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ I fell for the hype and got Salomon trail shoes — here's my verdict after a week with the trendiest sneakers of 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-fell-for-the-hype-and-got-salomon-trail-shoes-heres-my-first-impressions-of-the-trendiest-sneakers-of-2026 kJhrukhs2KEUonEJHzDoXM Sat, 02 May 2026 09:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a personal trainer, you can build 'liquid' mobility and stability after 50 with this 5-move, 15-minute routine ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-you-can-build-liquid-mobility-and-stability-after-50-with-this-5-move-15-minute-routine oX8ZN4MSUMBBtfJdbv43AE Sat, 02 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Sat, 02 May 2026 13:47:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ H2O Audio TRI Run review: Lightweight, secure, and comfortable bone conduction headphones ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/h2o-audio-tri-run-review 2fhFwR6ZqnkTAq7igvfDQR Fri, 01 May 2026 16:04:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget leg raises — a Pilates instructor swears by this classic exercise for boosting hip mobility and core strength ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-leg-raises-a-pilates-instructor-swears-by-this-classic-exercise-for-boosting-hip-mobility-and-core-strength GkmMuSdVc8BEkKBT9f8QwK Fri, 01 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ It only takes 8 minutes and 7 exercises to sculpt your deep core with this Pilates workout ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/it-only-takes-8-minutes-and-7-exercises-to-sculpt-your-deep-core-with-this-traditional-pilates-workout zVtgtXjTBJwkT3jUYqDvRn Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 08:27:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ I wore an Apple Watch and a Garmin for the London Marathon: Here’s which came out on top ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-wore-an-apple-watch-and-a-garmin-for-the-london-marathon-heres-which-came-out-on-top R9YeXGftMZehuDvvKt8LsK Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a personal trainer — if I could choose only one upper-body stretch for you to try, it would be this ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-if-i-could-choose-only-one-upper-body-stretch-for-you-to-try-it-would-be-this EwrpgeD7vkMJ8sxvPmyMrA Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:40:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ The ‘lizard lunge’ yoga pose is the secret to better hip mobility: Here’s what happened when I tried it for a week ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/the-lizard-lunge-yoga-pose-is-one-of-the-most-effective-postures-for-releasing-tight-hips-heres-what-happened-when-i-tried-it-for-a-week K2CMDHdrYiCtpHPEQvrBue Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:38:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Adidas’ record-breaking running shoe is going for $2k on resale sites — here are 3 carbon plate racers to get instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/adidas-record-breaking-running-shoe-is-going-for-usd2k-on-resale-sites-here-are-3-carbon-plate-racers-to-get-instead 8K3nD4pUrmEhGnPEDyxmvQ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:03:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget regular crunches — I tried the 'crunch smash' to sculpt my abs and obliques ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/forget-regular-crunches-i-tried-the-crunch-smash-to-sculpt-my-abs-and-obliques QNoAZNPXhPmijEMhtTBy7D Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Need a new pair of treads for the Aussie marathon season? These are the 18 top runner-recommended styles to consider ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/need-a-new-pair-of-treads-for-the-aussie-marathon-season-these-are-the-18-top-runner-recommended-styles-to-consider 4c3Vf7X3XKU2Q7cZaCMGLo Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:05:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I swapped figure-4 for the 'sleeping pigeon' stretch — here's what happened to my tight glutes and hips ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-swapped-figure-4-for-the-sleeping-pigeon-stretch-heres-what-happened-to-my-tight-glutes-and-hips 9j8fnqSRMDdTEzaxpEkTvV Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:21:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a running noob doing my first 5K — here’s all the tech I’m using to cross the finish line ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/im-a-running-noob-doing-my-first-5k-heres-all-the-tech-im-using-to-cross-the-finish-line ojDhKu3xsgaM4GXonzormg Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:48:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ The caterpillar walk is considered the 'gold standard' for lower body mobility and flexibility — here's how to do it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/the-caterpillar-walk-is-considered-the-gold-standard-for-lower-body-mobility-and-flexibility-heres-how-to-do-it JdCbjyMi8PMfMX2RSsBTrM Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:35:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don't need heavy weights — here's a 5-move ab workout using a yoga block instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/you-dont-need-heavy-weights-heres-a-5-move-ab-workout-using-a-yoga-block-instead djLEvoyW9VA4ZLFPb8QHEU Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:47:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget sit-ups and planks — this 10-minute standing Pilates workout strengthens your core and lower body ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-sit-ups-and-planks-this-10-minute-standing-pilates-workout-strengthens-the-core-and-lower-body dsAbYJnDFuwbdKdQ86fnaS Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:13:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Child's pose is fine, but here are the 4 mobility exercises I use when my spine and shoulders get stiff from desk sitting ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/childs-pose-is-fine-but-here-are-the-4-mobility-exercises-i-use-when-my-spine-and-shoulders-get-stiff-from-desk-sitting cdCAqUpwao4R2ZwhQq2mRU Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this 4-step hip flexibility test, and it exposed just how inflexible I am — here are 3 ways I’m trying to fix that ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-tried-this-4-step-hip-flexibility-test-and-it-exposed-just-how-inflexible-i-am-here-are-3-ways-im-trying-to-fix-that AqyykxrGAZmSDxHZ6t4f8P Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can’t do sit-ups? These are the 4 standing core exercises I recommend if you can’t get on the floor ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/cant-do-sit-ups-these-are-the-4-standing-core-exercises-i-recommend-if-you-cant-get-on-the-floor tUv6ZJX32Gy8uMautsGnxY Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:15:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:13:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a mobility coach: This 5-move 'barefoot' routine builds full-body balance and stability ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-wobbles-this-5-move-barefoot-mobility-routine-builds-bulletproof-balance-connection-and-stability MYf2gkdqzudYwCQLuGS5Nd Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:50:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran 45 miles in the On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper LS and it’s my favorite On running shoe ever ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/i-ran-45-miles-in-the-on-cloudmonster-3-hyper-ls-and-its-my-favorite-on-running-shoe-ever sQshXjy8mEXeHWXdNj34km Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors — this is the one exercise I make sure all of my clients can do ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-who-works-with-seniors-this-is-the-one-exercise-i-make-sure-all-of-my-clients-can-do mQ9wgmecHRPjihuSCuSevk Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a personal trainer. These are the 5 essential strength exercises I’d do every day after 50 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-these-are-the-5-essential-strength-exercises-id-do-every-day-after-50 ovjndg9SaN5ucmgHvRGeY9 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:46:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Packing cubes are the ultimate travel hack — and these are my 5 favorites ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/packing-cubes-are-the-ultimate-travel-hack-and-these-are-my-5-favorites 54e6imfuVDfEoUBvAwSnyf Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 4-move core workout blasts your abs and obliques in just 10 minutes, and you don’t need any equipment to do it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/this-4-move-core-workout-blasts-your-abs-and-obliques-in-just-10-minutes-and-you-dont-need-any-equipment-to-do-it D3X7JV5pNK8mMF87CaGVkf Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:02:00 +0000