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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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THE AB EXERCISE TO AVOID
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 5, 2024

THE AB EXERCISE TO AVOID

Should you be lifting more?
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 5, 2024

Should you be lifting more?

5 DIY health tests to try
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 5, 2024

5 DIY health tests to try

5 science-backed assessments that could change your life

STRENGTH TRAINING AND YOUR WEIGHT
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 5, 2024

STRENGTH TRAINING AND YOUR WEIGHT

SIX REASONS TO CYCLE
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 5, 2024

SIX REASONS TO CYCLE

If you haven’t cottoned on to the power of pedaling you’re missing out. Indoor cycling is a fitness fundamental that's fast evolving with technological innovations and new levels of inspiration. Here are six of our favorite science-backed reasons to give cycling a spin.

SHOULD YOU TRY HANDSTANDS?
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 5, 2024

SHOULD YOU TRY HANDSTANDS?

SHAPES IN NUMBERS
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 5, 2024

SHAPES IN NUMBERS

It’s been put to the test by scientists in the lab and gym-goers on the studio floor. We’ve crunched the numbers to reveal how LES MILLS SHAPES delivers benefits across the board.

ONE MINUTE WONDER
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 5, 2024

ONE MINUTE WONDER

INTRO TO LES MILLS SPRINT
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 5, 2024

INTRO TO LES MILLS SPRINT

Learn how high-intensity interval training gets results, the benefits of cycle-based HIIT, and why LES MILLS SPRINT maximizes calorie burn.

INTRO TO LES MILLS GRIT
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 5, 2024

INTRO TO LES MILLS GRIT

Learn how high-intensity interval training gets results, and why LES MILLS GRIT maximizes calorie burn and improves athletic fitness.

JACKIE MILLS
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 5, 2024

JACKIE MILLS

Operating at the heart of the fitness empire, Jackie has shaped and nurtured the development of Les Mills’ programs from the beginning.

Hypertrophy
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 5, 2024

Hypertrophy

How to feel happier, smarter, wealthier ...
Emma Hogan
Health
Rise
April 5, 2024

How to feel happier, smarter, wealthier ...

Science shows exercise can help you win at work, boost your brain power, shift stress and become altogether happier.

Health myths busted
Emma Hogan
Health
Rise
April 5, 2024

Health myths busted

Research reveals the truth about breakfast, lifting weights and lean muscle, raw food diets, step count and more.

HOW MUCH HIIT?
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 5, 2024

HOW MUCH HIIT?

Are you doing too much high-intensity interval training? Learn the ideal dose of HIIT and how to maximize the benefits of HIIT training.