Kate O'Halloran

Throughout her career, Olympic rower Caragh McMurtry faced challenges she now understands as characteristic of her autism. But she says being neurodivergent was critical to her sporting success.

Sporting clubs like Chelsea have led the way on tailoring training to their players' menstrual cycles. But experts say the jury is still out on "phase based" interventions.

Admitting you can't swim in a nation girt by sea can be embarrassing. Learning to swim as an adult is difficult, but it's far from impossible. Here's where to start.

In the face of tennis' reluctance to act on allegations of domestic violence, Nina's stand at the men's Australian Open final was both courageous and important, writes Kate O'Halloran.

If you've vowed to hit the gym in 2025, you may encounter "pre-workouts": powders promising bulked-up muscles and increased endurance. We look at the evidence behind their claims.

It's the season for parties and celebrating the end of another year, but having a few too many drinks can come with downsides. Some hangover symptoms might even be a sign of a serious heart condition.

Australian guidelines fall short when it comes to pregnancy and postpartum exercise. But what's clear is any form of movement is better than none.

Analysis by the Victorian government shows the Matildas were the subject of one in five sports news stories published across the state during the tournament, but there's still a long way to go to achieve gender balance.

First results of the 2024 National Carers Survey show many carers feel socially isolated and suffer from high or very high levels of psychological distress.

With the rising cost of living, many Australians can’t afford a gym membership. We spoke to an exercise physiologist and a personal trainer about the best ways to stay active at home, including what equipment you need, and how to write and progress your own program.