Doing regular exercise is the most effective single lifestyle choice people can make to reduce their risk of dementia.

Two in five adults underestimate the recommended levels of exercise they should be doing, a British poll suggests.

Danielle Wright meets the unsung heroes of the summer tennis tournaments.

Workout clothes for women, once relegated to the back of the closet, are moving to the front of the fashion scene.

There's a lot of confusion surrounding food intake and exercise - is it better to eat beforehand or afterwards? And what type of exercise benefits most from eating?

New research shows taking regular exercise when pregnant boosts a newborn baby's brain development.

Danielle Wright meets a group of 4-year-olds preparing early for rugby glory.

Cycling writer Jonathan Kennett shares some of the Great Rides close to home on the Nga Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trails.

If faint-hearted is not for you, here's ways to toughen up this summer.

Rachel Grunwell takes to Sydney's streets to complete a half-marathon.

A partially-sighted runner will have Mike McRoberts as his guide through the New York marathon. Rachel Grunwell reports.

Children as young as 3 are joining in crossfit classes, the fitness trend that is gaining converts around the world.

Human health guinea pig Dr Michael Mosley recommends drastically cutting back calories a couple of days each week, but a local expert says this is dangerous advice.

One in six of us is genetically disposed to gain little or no benefit from exercise. Still waiting for his six-pack, Patrick Strudwick took a test to find out if he's among them.

Catherine Smithmeets a group of North Shore kids preparing to run for the country.

Keeping active for half an hour a day can reduce the risk of cancer of the womb by nearly half, according to a study.

Gyms where poorly qualified personal trainers push people too hard are 'accidents waiting to happen.

Sixteen thousand runners will take part in the annual Auckland Marathon on November 3, doing the full or half marathon or 10km race. A feature for runners will be crossing the harbour bridge and taking in sea and city views.

Rachel Grunwell brings you the lowdown on a new form of exercise.

Have you been asked to coach your child's sport? Danielle Wright talks to the coaching community to find out what's involved.

Each week Rachel Grunwell tries a new sport to bring you the lowdown.