How weight training may help with weight control
New York Times: Lifting weights a few times a week might help us stave off obesity.
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James Corden's shocking weight loss confession
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Savage note left for 'idiot' dog owners who ruin 9yo's walks
Warning message stapled to a signpost has gone viral as it warned dog owners to clean up.
Using 'three R's' to combat entrepreneurial health stress
Post-pandemic work mode means 'always being on' and that's harmful to health.
Two thirds of Kiwis found lockdown 'silver linings', study shows
New hobbies, quality family time, and connecting with friends were some of the highlights.
'Heartbreaking' consequences of 'get your body' back messaging for new mums
Women could wind up needing surgery if they got back into exercise too hard and too soon.
Survey shows 75pc of people prefer a 'dad bod'
Surprising survey findings reveal that a 'dad bod' is preferable to a toned six-pack.
Bare cheek: Man's shock at video call in pool changing room
The man didn't think twice about using his phone in a room with disrobed men.
Getting to the bottom of the runner's high
New York Times: For years we've credited endorphins, but it's really endocannabinoids.
Kiwis less active than Americans and Brits, global study shows
Only 58 per cent of Kiwis are physically active - and that's an improvement.
Fit for business: The sisters behind Clique Clothing
Clique Fitness says big delays in stock made it rethink its freight strategy.
Plans in disarray: Australian Open rocked by bombshell email
Australian Open players will be confined to their rooms for the next two weeks.
'Tragic': Mental health disorders linked to deadly physical illness
Researchers examined 3.2 million New Zealander's hospital records.
Model's response to cruel messages about her post-baby body
Emily Skye has received some shocking comments since the birth of her second child.
Kids' challenge axes chocolate bars for breakfast
Some students ate chocolate bars for breakfast, and struggled to walk for one minute.
Close call: Peter Andre's brush with death revealed
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Eat too much junk food over lockdown? You weren't alone
Stress, boredom, partly to blame for more Kiwis gorging on junk food over lockdown.
Rebel Wilson reveals secret health battle
Rebel Wilson shares the health struggle that left her "sad".
Skimpy solution to ugly gym short issue
Tiny gym shorts are in. But the racy fitness trend had an unsightly drawback – until now.
Small Business: Bootcamp business expands into events
Fitness All Together opens up about impacts of Covid and diving into the world of events.
Queens Wharf now off-limits for hotel isolation guests
Summer events have taken priority over Queens Wharf exercise space.
Marathon Man: How a middle-aged desk-jockey forced himself to get fit
Chris Reed explains how he forced himself to get fit by entering the Auckland Marathon.
Grave concern: Fitness group at cemetery sorry for upsetting mourner
The group has allegedly been working out at Purewa for years without complaints.
Workout featuring Chris Hemsworth's wife shocks fans
Elsa Pataky amazed fans with a monster workout, including a one-armed pushup.
Why running won't ruin your knees
New York Times: Could running actually be good for your knees?
School zoning may promote pupil exercise
Health expert says that if pupils attended nearest school, they would get more exercise.
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Woman forced to leave gym 'if she didn't put a shirt on'
'Thank you for letting me know that double standards and sexism still exist.'
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Having a more active lifestyle doesn't have to cost the earth - here's how.