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Why do men get into yoga?

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

Top five fitness fads for 2015

It's a crazy thought that 2015 is just a month around the corner, bringing with it the joy of our hottest months, skimpy clothing and some new trends to try in the world of fitness.

CrossFit: Pointless pain?

It’s a known fact that exercise is addictive. But CrossFitters are infamous for their fanatical devotion to their fitness philosophy, writes Sarah Hentges.

Samantha Bluemel: 7 ways to shake up your health routine

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.

Booze and bacon temptation

The <i>Herald</i> 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.

New bike park for Woodhill

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.

Men's Health: Fitness guru checks on progress

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

Health test: 'Crikey, I'm unfit'

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.

Dave Shaw: Reduce stress, eat well, be healthy

In our high speed, commuting life, we don't often think about food. Labour saving devices like cars and computers have actually reduced our spare time, rather than created more.

Les Mills tells members what to wear

Members of a Les Mills gym have been told they can only wear certain brands of clothing if they plan to stand near the front of some fitness classes, because they were being filmed.

Blog: Eating and tweeting

In a world where the telephone, fax machine, and face-to-face conversation commonly take a backseat to digital communication, social media has grown in power and holds a place close to everyone’s heart.

Warriors fitness: Get fit at home and in the park

Warriors fitness: Get fit at home and in the park

Wiki says this fitness plan is ‘designed for the average Joe and Jane’ but is structured to be challenging. Once you have got the hang of the exercises, you can improvise using equipment you have at home or that’s at the local park.

Warriors fitness: Get fit at home and in the park

Yoga 'endangers the soul'

An Irish priest has warned his parishioners against "endangering" their souls by practising yoga and other Eastern disciplines.

Chat replay: Personal trainer

This is the perfect opportunity to raise all your health questions, when fitness blogger, personal trainer and model Sam Bluemel chats online with us at noon.