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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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MEET CELEB TRAINER LISSA
Emma Hogan
Fitness
January 15, 2018

MEET CELEB TRAINER LISSA

Get top fitness advice from Lissa Bankston, the celebrity trainer who trains Nina Dobrev’s & introduced her to the transformative effects of HIIT workouts.

BORN TO MOVE PEN PALS
Emma Hogan
Pregnancy & child
Impact
Sustainability
January 9, 2018

BORN TO MOVE PEN PALS

Children in the UK and China bond over physical activity and highlight how physical activity can foster learning across the curriculum

TECHNIQUE: LUNGE WITH PLATE ARC
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 19, 2017

TECHNIQUE: LUNGE WITH PLATE ARC

Master the lunge with plate arc and intensify your leg and butt training by adding the benefits of reactive core training into the mix.

BAREFOOT? YAY OR NAY?
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 18, 2017

BAREFOOT? YAY OR NAY?

Dr Jinger Gottschall provides insights into the benefits and risks associated with running barefoot – and if this trend can make a difference to fitness.

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT MENTOR
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 18, 2017

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT MENTOR

New research by Les Mills and Curtin University highlights the effect fitness instructors can have on whether you keep up, or give up, exercise.

OVERCOMING INJURY
Emma Hogan
Health
December 18, 2017

OVERCOMING INJURY

Instructor Elizabeth Read shares her experience of back injury. Find out about the physical and mental challenges and how a love of group fitness got her through.

Q&A: DR JINGER GOTTSCHALL
Emma Hogan
Health
December 18, 2017

Q&A: DR JINGER GOTTSCHALL

Discover how to get maximum results in minimum time. Research from Jinger Gottshall, PhD, proves the most effective exercise regimes.

GOOD GOALS
Emma Hogan
Health
December 18, 2017

GOOD GOALS

Studies show that setting specific goals can make it even harder for people to get active. Find out the best exercise goals here.

BAREFOOT? YAY OR NAY?
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 18, 2017

BAREFOOT? YAY OR NAY?

Dr Jinger Gottschall provides insights into the benefits and risks associated with running barefoot – and if this trend can make a difference to fitness.

SAFE STROLLING
Emma Hogan
Pregnancy & child
December 18, 2017

SAFE STROLLING

What new moms need to know to ensure that walking with a stroller is safe and effective.

TECHNIQUE: HOOK LIKE A PRO
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 18, 2017

TECHNIQUE: HOOK LIKE A PRO

Learn what makes the hook so effective, and how you can master the perfect hook technique.

HOW OLD ARE YOU REALLY?
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 18, 2017

HOW OLD ARE YOU REALLY?

Do you know your fitness age, and is it really important? Discover how knowing your fitness level may not actually be the key to youth - read more here!

THE REAL RISK
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 18, 2017

THE REAL RISK

The risk of this deadly disease is seriously overhyped. Learn the problem with promoting rhabdomyolysis – and how to safely push your body to train hard.

THE BEST WAY TO RIDE
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 18, 2017

THE BEST WAY TO RIDE

Is an indoor cycling class better than riding a bike on the road? Discover the benefits of different cycle options and what cycle class is best for you.

THE BEST EXERCISE FOR SLEEP
Emma Hogan
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December 18, 2017

THE BEST EXERCISE FOR SLEEP

The best exercise for superior sleep