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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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TEST YOUR ATHLETICISM
Emma Hogan
Fitness
January 16, 2020

TEST YOUR ATHLETICISM

Les Mills trainers and presenters share their favorite HIIT challenges. Spike your heart rate when you give these nine 30 second challenges a go.

RUNNING: YOUR PLAN OF ATTACK
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 19, 2019

RUNNING: YOUR PLAN OF ATTACK

If you want to optimize your running ability an integrated training plan is the best way to do it. Find an integrated running plan to suit your goals and ability here.

SLEEP AND YOUR ATHLETICISM
Emma Hogan
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December 10, 2019

SLEEP AND YOUR ATHLETICISM

Learn how sleep influences athletic performance, tips for maximizing fitness & recovery, and expert tips that help athletes sleep smarter.

RESEARCH ROUNDUP 10
Emma Hogan
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December 5, 2019

RESEARCH ROUNDUP 10

The workout that makes you happiest, how mouthwash affects exercise efforts, the Mediterranean diet may reduce depression, and new exercise & dementia facts.

WHY MUSIC MOVES US
Emma Hogan
Health
September 26, 2019

WHY MUSIC MOVES US

Music motivates, helps maintain or increase our pace, lifts our spirits and even distracts us from fatigue when we work out.

ARE BCAAS REALLY BENEFICIAL?
Emma Hogan
Nutrition
September 10, 2019

ARE BCAAS REALLY BENEFICIAL?

Which type of protein is best? The benefits of BCAAs. How much vitamin C, magnesium and vitamin D should you add to your diet?

WHY NOTHING BEATS GRIT
Emma Hogan
Fitness
September 10, 2019

WHY NOTHING BEATS GRIT

Dr Jinger Gottschall explains the testing regime that is used to ensure that every LES MILLS GRIT workout is highly effective and safe.

HOW IS YOUR PELVIC FLOOR?
Emma Hogan
Health
August 13, 2019

HOW IS YOUR PELVIC FLOOR?

What you need to know about common pelvic floor dysfunction issues, expert advice how to manage the problems, and how to tailor your training.

HANDS UP FOR HIGH KNEE RUNS
Emma Hogan
Fitness
July 22, 2019

HANDS UP FOR HIGH KNEE RUNS

New testing shows how adding a weight plate to your high knee runs can raise your heart rate, increase muscle activation and maximize results.

HOW TO GET THE JUMP ON POWER AND STRENGTH
Emma Hogan
Fitness
July 15, 2019

HOW TO GET THE JUMP ON POWER AND STRENGTH

Discover the benefits of plyometric training, why jumping builds fitness and muscle strength and watch and learn five top jump-based exercises.

RESEARCH ROUNDUP 5
Emma Hogan
Health
July 5, 2019

RESEARCH ROUNDUP 5

The quick and easy way to learn about all the latest health and fitness science.

3 TOP LATERAL MOVES
Emma Hogan
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June 21, 2019

3 TOP LATERAL MOVES

Master these lateral training exercises and you’ll build cardio fitness, improve balance and control and boost athletic performance.

WHERE BEAR CRAWLS GO WRONG
Emma Hogan
Fitness
June 17, 2019

WHERE BEAR CRAWLS GO WRONG

Learn where bear crawls go wrong, find out how to master this powerful full body movement, and how to up the intensity to maximize fat burn.

Squat Jumps
Emma Hogan
Fitness
May 22, 2019

Squat Jumps

New testing shows how replacing bodyweight squats with weighted squat jumps can increase muscle activation tenfold. Get the jump on your squat training here.

THE POWER OF CONNECTION
Emma Hogan
Living well
Impact
May 9, 2019

THE POWER OF CONNECTION

Discover why helping others makes you feel better, and how getting involved with Workout for Water drives positive change for you – and communities in need.