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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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Sports bra checklist
Emma Hogan
Fitness
March 3, 2024

Sports bra checklist

Research shows the surprising reasons you need a good sports bra and experts share 5 steps to the perfect fit.

2024 trends
Emma Hogan
Health
January 30, 2024

2024 trends

If you’re a health-conscious individual, these are the health and fitness trends you’ll want to know about.

Science-backed training hacks to boost health
Emma Hogan
Health
January 30, 2024

Science-backed training hacks to boost health

Tailor your training and you could avoid a cold or flu, grow a stronger brain and more effectively deal with depression and anxiety.

Power dressing
Emma Hogan
Health
January 30, 2024

Power dressing

How to tailor your wardrobe to boost your mood and influence the way you think, feel and act.

Resolution rethink
Emma Hogan
Nutrition
December 14, 2023

Resolution rethink

Learn how to make your goals stick. Important information if your goal is to increase your physical activity or lose weight.

2023 favorites
Emma Hogan
Fitness
November 26, 2023

2023 favorites

Important health and fitness findings reveal how to live longer, cut cancer risk, maintain a healthy weight, boost your mood, do quick workouts for fast results.

FITNESS GAMES
Emma Hogan
Fitness
November 25, 2023

FITNESS GAMES

The motivational power of fitness games, earning points and working out with holograms in extended reality.

Gift Guide
Emma Hogan
Health
November 25, 2023

Gift Guide

Find the perfect present for fitness loving friends and family. Top trainers share gift ideas and wishlists.

Hot and heavy: A new take on strength training
Emma Hogan
Acquisition & Retention
November 21, 2023

Hot and heavy: A new take on strength training

Erin Maw and Ben Main, the dynamic duo behind some of Les Mills’ most thrilling workouts, explain how clubs can meet surging member demand for strength training through LES MILLS FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH™

Les Mills Functional Strength Explained
Emma Hogan
Instructor Development
November 21, 2023

Les Mills Functional Strength Explained

Ben Main and Erin Maw introduce a unique new way to get strong.

Cozy cardio
Emma Hogan
Fitness
October 26, 2023

Cozy cardio

The benefits of gentle cardio exercise, how to enjoy low-impact exercise at home and get on the cozy cardio trend.

8 secrets to happy workouts
Emma Hogan
Fitness
October 26, 2023

8 secrets to happy workouts

Learn how to enjoy exercise, ditch workout anxiety and make every fitness experience enjoyable.

RECOVERY: DO YOU NEED IT?
Emma Hogan
Health
September 29, 2023

RECOVERY: DO YOU NEED IT?

Discover the difference between peripheral and central fatigue and how to effectively deal with it. Learn what recovery trends work best.

SIDESTEP DANGEROUS DISEASE
Emma Hogan
Health
September 2, 2023

SIDESTEP DANGEROUS DISEASE

New research shows what physical activity can help you evade cancer, halt hypertension and ease asthma.

How to lift your pain threshold
Emma Hogan
Health
July 30, 2023

How to lift your pain threshold

New research to help you feel your best. Learn how to forget feelings of pain, how different foods affect your sleep, and new truths about red meat.