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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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CAN YOU OVERDOSE ON HAPPINESS?
Emma Hogan
Health
December 18, 2017

CAN YOU OVERDOSE ON HAPPINESS?

Discover what goes on inside your body when you experience pleasure, and what happens to drive happiness – then find out four steps to increasing dopamine.

THE BEST STRETCHES
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 18, 2017

THE BEST STRETCHES

Get the most from your workout by following this step-by-step guide to simple post-exercise stretches and amplify your body's recovery.

Breastfeeding and exercise
Emma Hogan
Pregnancy & child
December 18, 2017

Breastfeeding and exercise

Trainers share tips for balancing breastfeeding and exercise, helping struggling fitmoms and mamas-to-be to balance fitness and a baby.

TECHNIQUE: A PRESS
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 18, 2017

TECHNIQUE: A PRESS

Learn why chest training with free weight plates is so effective, and how to master the A-press, an exercise that perfectly isolates the pectorals.

Q&A: Mark Nu’u-Steele
Emma Hogan
Our Team
December 18, 2017

Q&A: Mark Nu’u-Steele

Meet the BODYSTEP director who has driven the evolution of step aerobics, motivating at-home exercisers, gym-goers, instructors & industry professionals.

TRACKING FOR MAX RESULTS
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 18, 2017

TRACKING FOR MAX RESULTS

Find out how you can use fitness trackers to help prevent the risk of overtraining and injury. Learn the overtraining warning signs here.

SAFE STRENGTH TRAINING
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 18, 2017

SAFE STRENGTH TRAINING

Maintain good neck alignment to get the most from your strength training and minimize the chance of injury. Follow these tips to avoid poor neck alignment.

Postpartum the first three weeks
Emma Hogan
Pregnancy & child
December 18, 2017

Postpartum the first three weeks

Guidelines for a smart, safe and enjoyable way to ease back into exercise after birth

GET IT ALL IN 30 MINUTES
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 18, 2017

GET IT ALL IN 30 MINUTES

Can't do long workouts? Discover how you can build strength, improve cardiovascular fitness and burn fat by working out for 30 minutes.

HIIT: HOW THE FIT GET FITTER
Emma Hogan
Living well
Training
December 18, 2017

HIIT: HOW THE FIT GET FITTER

Two Penn State University studies prove how the high-intensity interval training of LES MILLS GRIT benefits athletes and regular exercisers. Learn more

THE BEST WORKOUT FOR BACK PAIN
Emma Hogan
Health
December 18, 2017

THE BEST WORKOUT FOR BACK PAIN

Suffering from lower back pain? Learn how to avoid the discomfort with these three main rules for effective treatment of lower back pain! Read now here.

Proof that working out together works wonders
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 18, 2017

Proof that working out together works wonders

Research shows the power of the group effect, revealing how exercise with others influences enjoyment and exertion – and your likelihood to stick at it.

TREND WATCH: MARTIAL ARTS
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 2, 0202

TREND WATCH: MARTIAL ARTS

Three experts at the forefront of combat sports share the latest trends in boxing, MMA and other popular combat training.