Exergaming has been shown to increase energy expenditure under lab conditions, but there's still little evidence to support the long-term benefits.

Who says getting fit has to be a bore? Rachel Grunwell reveals five wacky ways to keep fit.

Having the right songs in your playlist can make all the difference when working up a sweat, said sports psychologist, Dr Costa Karageorghis.

Gyms around the country are offering sweeteners to attract eager new clients fulfilling their New Year resolutions, but experts warn to exercise caution when signing on.

An ultra marathon runner is battling stomach problems and blisters as she attempts to run for 85 hours non-stop to set a world record and raise funds for charity on the way.

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.

Music makes jogging easier. Lots of runners say so, but now a German researcher at Dortmund's Technical University has proved it and comes up with the reason.

Here are six things you need to know about supplements before you start popping pills and making protein shakes.