But what use, really, are increasingly popular health apps like Fitbit and Jawbone that monitor our activity levels, heart rate and even sleep patterns?

If you're middle-aged or older and you work out, it's not too long before the question crosses your mind: I wonder if this could kill me?

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is known for his great physique, but that doesn't come without a lot of hard work and massive meals.

Engaged couple Iliana and Joe headed to their local gym for part of their unique engagement photoshoot - a CrossFit session.

Sonny Bill Williams is the latest celebrity targeted in an online marketing scam selling dubious fitness supplements via a bogus men's magazine website.

Bikram Choudhury, the creator of the popular hot yoga regime, is facing more accusations of sexual assaults against trainees.

An investigation is under way at one of NZ's largest gyms after an instructor continued with a group fitness class after a man collapsed and lost consciousness. Should a gym stop an exercise class if someone collapses?

Laughter bounces off the walls at this trampoline park, writes Debbie Griffiths.

Instead of calling it quits for the year, what if you resolved to change your mindset about fitness?

Recent research suggests carbohydrate-rich foods may not be helping exercise recovery as previously thought and their potential link with metabolic diseases are raising questions.

If you've ever exercised to lose weight, there's a good chance the following thought has crossed your mind: "I worked out so hard. I deserve a treat!"

A brisk 20-minute walk each day is all it takes to avoid dying prematurely, the findings suggest.

Forget Zumba and spinning, Gillian Orr discovers how we'll be working out in 2015.

With the aim of achieving that "summer body" set in many brains, do we really know what healthy looks like?

Did you overindulge this festive season? Gyms all over the country understand the body hatred many of us are experiencing right now, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

The New Year is a time for reflection. This year, we met everyday New Zealanders who have suffered heartbreaking moments in their lives.

A new Harvard University study has revealed that yoga is as good for you as, you know, "proper exercise".

Staying inspired is without a doubt the best motivator. With that in mind, here are some fresh ideas to spruce up your routine ahead of summer.

The Herald is working with fitness guru Lee-Anne Wann on an initiative to get Kiwi men off the couch and get active. This week it's all about maintaining discipline.

A new mountain bike park is in the pipeline at Woodhill Forest after iwi took over ownership, but cyclists also face an increase in fees.

This week Lee-Anne Wann tells us what things have been like helping the four men taking part in the Men’s Health: Small Change, Big Gain campaign.

The Men's Health challenge: Small Change, Big Gain challenge is on. Every Monday, the participants are giving us an insight into the ups and downs of their previous week.

Instead of chasing after your kids all the time, Sarah Ell suggests joining them and getting fit and having a whole lot of fun in the process.

Measuring your fitness levels with advanced tracking gadgets is growing ever popular — and it’s not just for tech-heads. Nina Fitton spent several months putting two to the test.

Meg Sutton is exhausted at the end of her two-minute aerobics routine.

Fitness professional Sam Bluemel investigates the 'magic weightloss' options available reveals the dangers that can be associated with them.

The nation's biggest cycle challenge is in three months, so start training now.

Races more popular every year.