Some lifestyle habits you thought were bad for you, may be much better than you realise.

The paramedic student is sharing her journey as she aims for her goal weight of 70kg.

Recent studies show that sitting at a desk all day, really does flatten your bum.

Recently has science begun to understand how passive heating improves health.

An inspiring senior has knocked decades off her age with her dedication to fitness.

Fitness trends have swung from short HIIT sessions, to clocking up kilometres in preparation for a marathon. But which is best - short or long workouts?

A female bodybuilder has been criticised for body shaming a gym-goer by posting mocking photos of her on social media.

The truth is, most excuses don't really cut it, and shouldn't have the power to stop you from reaching your goals.

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota found short bursts of exercise improve fitness, cut body fat and can ward off diabetes, as well as tackling cell ageing.

On the eve of Auckland's annual Round the Bays run, NZ On Screen's Nicky Harrop revisits some fitness trends gone by.

Strong evidence of link between deafness and dementia, says US expert.

Exercising in middle age can offset the harms of being obese, a major study suggests.

This model mum of two reveals how she went from pregnant to a six-pack in eight weeks.

Many people are praising this married mum for showing that the number on the scale does not adequately reflect fitness.

Cycling or jogging in middle age can protect people against a stroke, new research shows.

Texan man Andy Albertson weighed almost 150kg and was teased about his body.

There is a clear 'tipping point' at which exercise starts to ruin your sex life.

It's the catchy fitness principle followed by a generation of fitness fanatics but the idea that you should take 10,000 steps a day may not be as helpful as it once seemed.

Scientists have worked out how much exercise we need to see benefits, and it's pretty easy.

Ice baths, used by the All Blacks and other elite athletes, are no more effective than active recovery according to new research undertaken in part by the University of Auckland.

Too little "huff and puff" and too much screen time, childhood obesity study finds.

You may be pleased to know the gym is not the answer to all life's problems. In fact, it can cause some of them; particularly when it comes to the bedroom.

Sitting at a desk all day will make your bottom flat, flabby, and saggy.

Pickle juice is an option. Thankfully, it's not the only one.

New Zealand's exercise industry is growing to be worth about $494 million, and experts say it hasn't hit its peak yet.

Five days a week, for the past 30 years, the 73-year-old has been going to YMCA Auckland City Fitness, and he can't speak highly enough of it.

People are flocking to this weight-loss page. Here's why.

Women are saddling up and launching bikie gangs as Auckland's roads become increasingly cyclist friendly.

Movement at centre of failed US lawsuits rejects 'cult' claims.

Most of us think 20 minutes isn't long enough to get in a workout that offers great benefits. Lee-Anne Wann reveals why this is definitely not the case.