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Emma is a health and fitness writer with 20 years of experience creating evidence-based features that bridge the gap between scientific research and real-world application. Based in New Zealand, she works with global exercise scientists, physiotherapists, and internationally recognized fitness experts to uncover the latest insights in health, fitness, and human performance.

Known for making complex topics accessible and engaging, Emma writes on everything from strength training and recovery to motivation, behavior change, and lifelong wellbeing. Her work helps readers navigate an increasingly crowded health landscape and make informed choices grounded in credible research rather than trends or misinformation.

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Fitness Festival Fit
Emma Hogan
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November 9, 2024

Fitness Festival Fit

Trainers share advice on what to wear to a fitness festival, practical essentials for exercise events and the workout accessories that are on trend.

How To Breathe The Pilates Way
Emma Hogan
Instructor Development
October 22, 2024

How To Breathe The Pilates Way

Learn the Pilates breathing technique that can increase feelings of strength, calm and control.

RID EXAM ANXIETY
Emma Hogan
Health
October 16, 2024

RID EXAM ANXIETY

A quick yoga session can help you overcome pre-exam stress or assessment anxiety. A 30-minute BODYBALANCE workout is all you need.

MILK YOUR GYM MEMBERSHIP
Emma Hogan
Health
October 16, 2024

MILK YOUR GYM MEMBERSHIP

Find out how to enjoy the latest wellness trends and a full suite of holistic health benefits from one membership

How this university is inspiring new generations of fitness fans
Emma Hogan
Case Studies
October 8, 2024

How this university is inspiring new generations of fitness fans

Case study looking at how ECU is inspiring new generations of fitness fans

FITNESS FESTIVAL FIT
Emma Hogan
Fitness
September 10, 2024

FITNESS FESTIVAL FIT

Trainers share advice on what to wear to a fitness festival, practical essentials for exercise events and the workout accessories that are on trend.

Fit for menopause
Emma Hogan
Health
Fitness
September 5, 2024

Fit for menopause

The topic of perimenopause and menopause is not just for middle-aged women. Experts say women (and men) of all ages will benefit from knowing more – and learning some simple ways to prepare for this time of hormonal turbulence.

THE PERKS OF ‘GO SLOW’ MODE
Emma Hogan
Fitness
September 3, 2024

THE PERKS OF ‘GO SLOW’ MODE

It might seem counter-intuitive, but embracing go-slow mode could be the smartest way to fast-track your fitness. The trend towards slow running is gathering speed – and it’s helping people all over the planet to feel fitter and happier.

How to breathe the Pilates way
Emma Hogan
Fitness
September 3, 2024

How to breathe the Pilates way

Want to maximize the benefits of your next Pilates workout? Learn how to breathe the Pilates way so you can fast-track feelings of strength, calm and control.

BODYCOMBAT: THE INSIDE STORY
Emma Hogan
Behind-the-scenes
August 23, 2024

BODYCOMBAT: THE INSIDE STORY

Dan Cohen and Rachael Newsham share behind-the-scenes insights about how this martial arts workout has grown to become a global phenomenon.

Pilates reimagined: A fresh take on the timeless training style
Emma Hogan
Acquisition & Retention
August 20, 2024

Pilates reimagined: A fresh take on the timeless training style

LES MILLS PILATES™ re-imagines the classic training style in an exciting new format to help clubs attract younger members with a boutique offering. The team behind the program explain what clubs can expect.

WHAT REALLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU CUT CALORIES?
Emma Hogan
Health
August 14, 2024

WHAT REALLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU CUT CALORIES?

The risks of curbing calorie intake, how summer sabotages nutrition, and why fruit makes you happy.

Pilates, reimagined
Emma Hogan
Fitness
August 9, 2024

Pilates, reimagined

Experts reveal what makes LES MILLS PILATES unique, the benefits it delivers, what to expect and how it differs to traditional Pilates.

Introducing LES MILLS SHAPES: The bang-on-trend boutique workout lighting up timetables
Emma Hogan
Fitness Trends
July 15, 2024

Introducing LES MILLS SHAPES: The bang-on-trend boutique workout lighting up timetables

Erin Maw, the fitness mastermind behind LES MILLS GRIT™ and LES MILLS STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT™, has cooked up a new workout combining the choicest cuts of the hottest training trends. She explains why LES MILLS SHAPES™ is designed to delight younger members and send them streaming into the studio.

FINGERS AND FITNESS
Emma Hogan
Health
July 15, 2024

FINGERS AND FITNESS