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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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IS BREAKFAST THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL?
Emma Hogan
Nutrition
May 8, 2019

IS BREAKFAST THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL?

Will skipping breakfast help you lose weight? Can skipping breakfast help weight loss? Does fasted cardio get better for you? Should you eat before or after exercise? We have all the answers.

HOW TO TRAIN HARD AND STAY INJURY-FREE
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 15, 2019

HOW TO TRAIN HARD AND STAY INJURY-FREE

Find out how fitness professionals stick with demanding training regimes and stay injury free. Get expert opinion on how to alleviate common injuries.

TABATA TIME
Emma Hogan
Fitness
April 2, 2019

TABATA TIME

Transform your fitness anytime, anywhere with 3 and 6-minute long Tabata challenges. The simple exercises will spike your heart rate and burn max calories.

HIIT and Sleep
Emma Hogan
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February 18, 2019

HIIT and Sleep

Research shows too much high-intensity interval training can impact your sleep, mood, energy and appetite. Get expert tips on how to make HIIT work for you.

Squat Science
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 18, 2018

Squat Science

Discover why the squat is so effective, how to maximize the effectiveness of your squat training and what can make this lower body exercise dangerous.

THE BEST BURPEES
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 9, 2018

THE BEST BURPEES

Discover what makes squat burpees superior – the safer way to reap the benefits, without putting your knees, lower back, wrists or shoulders at risk.

Burpee Basics
Emma Hogan
Fitness
December 4, 2018

Burpee Basics

All you need to know to master the burpee, with tips on how to use this fundamental exercise to maximize your fitness, torch fat and build cardio endurance.

THE POWER OF PULSES
Emma Hogan
Fitness
November 12, 2018

THE POWER OF PULSES

Les Mills Lab findings highlight how a small range of movement (pulse) leverages the science of occlusion training to maximize fatigue and build strength.

5 FACTS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
Emma Hogan
Health
October 1, 2018

5 FACTS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

Find out the types of exercise that best promote mental health, how much exercise you should do to aid brain power and simple steps to ease depression.

TRY LES MILLS MINDFULNESS
Emma Hogan
Health
September 5, 2018

TRY LES MILLS MINDFULNESS

Les Mills new guided mediations can help you increase productivity, improve concentration and boost health and wellness. Get free access now.

G ON DANCE #LIKENINA
Emma Hogan
Fitness
September 5, 2018

G ON DANCE #LIKENINA

Gandalf talks about working with celebrity choreographers, how Nina Dobrev helped shape a new dance workout and how you can get exclusive access.

Heart rate monitoring
Emma Hogan
Fitness
August 1, 2018

Heart rate monitoring

Expert insights on the benefits of monitoring your heart rate during group fitness, and what heart rates you should aim for.

QUICK HIIT CHALLENGES
Emma Hogan
Fitness
June 20, 2018

QUICK HIIT CHALLENGES

Our favorite Tabata challenges that you can do anytime, anywhere.

Secrets from a fitness stylist
Emma Hogan
Fitness
June 13, 2018

Secrets from a fitness stylist

Learn professional styling secrets that will have you looking – and feeling – great while you work out.

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.