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How Hyrox turned everyday gym training into a $130 million juggernaut

By the end of this weekend, more than 24,000 people will have run, pushed, pulled and lunged their way across the floor of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre – the biggest Hyrox event Australia has hosted. It’s both punishing, and highly lucrative for those pulling the strings. On the ground in Melbourne, the scale […]

Walking just 4,000 steps a day can lower your risk of death, study reveals

People who walk at least 4,000 steps a day can substantially lower their risk of death from any cause, according to a recent study, which also found those who take fewer daily steps can still benefit from a reduced risk related to cardiovascular diseases—suggesting significant health benefits can be achieved starting with fairly light activity. […]