Follow Herald reporter Tess Nichol as she attempts to get in shape for summer.

NZH Reporter Tess Nichol takes part in the first of six boot camp training sessions. / Michael Craig

Anna Downie, 37, used to battle with her weight but she helps it off by running

Here are some tricks that will stop you from under-doing all your hard work.

Have you ditched carbs in favour of protein? The on-trend nutrient may be doing you harm.

The fitness student encouraged other in the same position to go to the tribunal.

Fitness expert shares regime that will whip you into shape in time for Christmas.

Catherine Garraway has lost 45kg in her journey to the 12km Auckland Marathon Traverse.

It's easy to get stuck doing the same exercise. But it won't help you reach your goals.

One lifestyle drink, marketed as natural and organic, had more sugar than Powerade.

What you eat before hitting the gym can have a huge impact on your results.

The best forms of exercise for weight loss from most to least calories burned.

Too busy for exercise? Now you have no excuse not to do it.

He who lost five relatives in five years to diet-related illnesses, lost 36kg.

Young man left 'shaking' after being trapped under 120kg barbell during gym workout.

If you don't work up a sweat, you haven't been going hard enough, right? Not necessarily.

Some sports supplements sold here and in Australia contain undeclared anabolic steroids.

Fitness instructor proves to followers that lifting weights won't make you 'bulky'.

Study explains the classic triggers and how to overcome them to stay healthy.

New findings contradict smaller studies claiming being fat doesn't stop you being fit.

COMMENT: Losing 10 kilos won't make you happy. Switching off mean voice in your head will.

The NZH Lifestyle team attempt one of the Kardashians' workouts.

Conor Benn reveals his top training tips for those wanting to get in serious shape.

Students will have to pass at least half of their papers to get free study.

Four leading academics share their views on how to enhance Auckland's environment.

Principles applied in elite sports world are also relevant in the workplace.

Short bursts of intensive exercise can boosts kids' brain power, new Kiwi-led study shows.

High-fat diets are bad for bone health - especially for those born small or too early.

Adults wanting to hit the gym should keep away from ibuprofen, new research suggests.

A newly-discovered protein could point the way to a drug giving the benefits of exercise.