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How Kiwi uni student lost 25kg in 1 year

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

Five simple steps to beat a flat bottom

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

Why a hot bath is as good as exercise

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

Can you guess how old this woman is?

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

Are short or long workouts better?

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?

Body builder fat-shames woman at gym

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

Four weight loss excuses to stop making

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

The work out trick to slow ageing

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.

How the gym affects men's libido

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

10,000 steps a day: more harm than good?

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.

Rachel Smalley: Let's talk about boobs

Comment: Women want pay parity and rise up at any hint of misogyny. At the same time we're inflating bits of our bodies in the name of beauty.

The most common weight loss mistakes

Dieting can feel like an uphill struggle at the best of times, but according to one expert there are a few common mistakes we're all making.

You don't need to exercise as hard as you think

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

Cold water poured on ice baths recovery

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.

'Concern' over child obesity study findings

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

Is the gym ruining your sex life?

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.