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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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Barre surprising facts
Emma Hogan
Fitness
May 31, 2018

Barre surprising facts

Barre classes are no new trend, they have a surprisingly sexy past and are tougher than you expect. Find out what you need to know about barre training.

BARRE BASICS
Emma Hogan
Fitness
May 31, 2018

BARRE BASICS

Learn fundamental ballet moves that will tone, shape and strengthen. Find out simple ballet-inspired techniques to improve your posture.

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL WORKOUT?
Emma Hogan
Fitness
May 3, 2018

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL WORKOUT?

Find out what makes a virtual workout, what to look for when you’re choosing a virtual workout and how you can use technology to improve your training.

7 steps to effective training
Emma Hogan
Fitness
May 3, 2018

7 steps to effective training

Dr Jinger Gottschall explains how to get the results you deserve.

Pain and exercise
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 22, 2018

Pain and exercise

How much do you need to suffer if you want the transformative effects of exercise? Find out distinguishing between pain & fatigue drives results.

5 THINGS ALL RUNNERS SHOULD KNOW
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 16, 2018

5 THINGS ALL RUNNERS SHOULD KNOW

Find out where your running is going wrong. Learn 5 technique tips and get a running checklist to help improve symmetry and balance.

FOR A FITTER PLANET, AND BEYOND
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 10, 2018

FOR A FITTER PLANET, AND BEYOND

Meet the NASA space scientist who’s raising the bar for a fitter planet as an astronaut trainer and group fitness instructor.

Advice from Ben Main
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 10, 2018

Advice from Ben Main

Valuable fitness motivation and advice from Les Mills instructor, Ben Main. Learn how to set goals and stay on track with exercise.

BEHIND THE BARRE
Emma Hogan
Fitness
March 25, 2018

BEHIND THE BARRE

Discover the inspiration and development behind the ballet workout that Diana Archer Mills says transformed her physically, mentally and emotionally.

QUESTIONING CALORIE BURN
Emma Hogan
Fitness
March 5, 2018

QUESTIONING CALORIE BURN

Exercise scientist, Nigel Harris, explains the value of measuring hormone change & how gauging exercise effectiveness relies on more than just calorie burn.

Healthy Alcohol
Emma Hogan
Wellbeing
March 5, 2018

Healthy Alcohol

Is alcohol really toxic? Will wine help you live longer? What’s the healthiest tipple? And how can you survive party season in good health?

IS YOUR SWEAT NORMAL?
Emma Hogan
Health
February 26, 2018

IS YOUR SWEAT NORMAL?

Discover the unique purpose of perspiration and how our sweat has helped us climb to the top of the evolutionary ladder.

THE CORE COMPARISON
Emma Hogan
Fitness
February 26, 2018

THE CORE COMPARISON

Discover the smartest way to work your abdominals when you learn the pros and cons of planks versus crunches. Which one wins?

FROM COUCH TO CUT
Emma Hogan
Fitness
February 21, 2018

FROM COUCH TO CUT

Discover how this sports-inspired athletic training can transform fitness – and the ideal regime for improving your physical health in just six weeks.

THE NEAT EFFECT
Emma Hogan
Fitness
February 21, 2018

THE NEAT EFFECT

Discover how you can embrace Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) and get the gains from exercise even when you’re not working out.