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Three simple ways to test your fitness
New York Times: Try these tests to evaluate your strength and cardiovascular fitness.
What your heart rate can tell you about your fitness
How to make sense of all the data from fitness trackers.
Four core exercises to help you stay upright as you age
Core strength isn’t just about a six-pack, it’s the foundation of your body’s stability.
What you should – and shouldn’t – do two hours before you want to sleep
From doomscrolling to drinking an extra glass of wine, what wrecks our sleep?
The benefits of a daily walk, according to the experts
Telegraph: Even the most casual stroll can give you a boost.
The best alternative to dating apps? Running clubs, apparently
New York Times: Here’s what you should know before dating a runner.
The nine health benefits of regular strength training
You don't need a six-pack to feel the benefits of strength training in later life.
How to fall safely if you’re over 65
Martial arts instructors reveal how to avoid injuries when you take a tumble.
Why exercise is good for brain health, and how much you need to do
New research shows exercise clears brain toxins and stimulates neuron growth.
Exactly how many hours you should sleep, sit and stand to boost your heart health
Some adults are not hitting recommended targets, and it is negatively impacting them.
How to strengthen your bones with exercise
New York Times: A few simple workouts can help to keep your skeleton strong.
What are compound exercises and why should you try them?
Interested in quick exercise and healthy ageing? Consider this workout.
Is heat actually good for sore muscles?
NY Times: From hot tubs to heating pads, what are the best ways to ease muscle pain?
How Friday-night running became more popular than going out for a drink
More people are ditching weekend pints in favour of the social run.
The health risks of being a skinny old person – and how to stay strong in your 70s and beyond
Telegraph: Exercise can stop our bodies from dwindling, and it’s never too late to start.
The five simple exercises that are crucial in midlife
Telegraph: Strength and mobility are key to staying healthy in your 50s and beyond.
Six reasons walking is still the ultimate exercise
Telegraph: Improving your walking technique has many health benefits.
'Keep accountable': Lessons from a mum of three who runs a half-marathon a day
A single mum balances fulltime work and raising three kids with 21km of running a day.
Inside the murky world of the Strava cheats
Times: Amateur athletes are fiddling with their data. What happens when they get caught?
Kiss goodbye to the gym: How to stay fit while commuting to work
Kiwis who cycle or run to work to keep fit say the positives far outweigh the negatives.
'Exercise snacking': Ten 45-second exercises to try
No time for a 30-minute walk? Try a few of these brief workouts instead.
Stuck in the mud: Tough kids take on muddy Clifton course
School kids across Hawke's Bay dip, dive and weave through challenging course.
Is night-time the right time? The pros and cons of exercising after 8pm
Evening exercise offers health benefits but requires careful planning.
Dog walkers hot under the collar about proposed changes
Dog owners are hot under the collar about proposed changes to off leash areas at beach.
Muscles in knots? Here’s how to loosen them up
NY Times: Knots don’t cause permanent damage but can cause chronic pain if left untreated.
How much saturated fat can you ‘get away’ with eating?
A new study suggests athletes and regular exercisers can tolerate more than we think.
I’m 84 and can still do the splits – here’s how to stay active as you age
'I’ve not gone more than two days without exercise for 50 years.'
Lower blood pressure: It’s not which workout you choose, but how you do it
New York Times: Yoga, wall sits, and cardio are considered to be highly effective.
The five best exercises for heart health, according to an expert
Celebrity fitness trainer Matt Roberts shares the best exercises for a healthy heart.
Marathon efforts: Octa and nonagenarians on why you're 'never too old' to start exercising
At 93, Victor Smith will be the oldest to lace up his shoes as part of the HB Marathon.
Fitness film set at Les Mills gets WorkSafe attention
"An inspector carried out an assessment and issued a prohibition notice preventing work."
'Just magic': Taupō walkers rediscover local gems
Two special places receive seal of approval from local tramping clubs.