- Senior Lecturer, Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of the Sunshine Coast
New F1 regulations could have a huge impact in 2026, starting with the Melbourne Grand Prix – which no Australian has ever won.
Have you ever thought of your body as a portable gym? It can be, whether it’s squats in the park or push-ups at home.
Simulators are making life safer for Formula 1 drivers, who can now memorise every twist and turn of a track before driving on it.
While many people can tell you Michael Phelps won 23 gold medals, three silver and two bronze, he is still a whopping 27 medals behind the greatest Paralympian of all time.
Many Paralympic athletes have overcome significant obstacles to reach Paris, including funding, accessibility and high-performance training.
Formula 1 drivers endure a barrage of physical and psychological demands - but what exactly do their bodies go through during a race?
Some Paralympic powerlifters lift heavier weights than athletes without disabilities. Here’s what we know about why this might be.
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