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.

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

It boosts your spirit, does wonders for your body. So why has hobby marathon-runner Andy Kenworthy given up?

Health experts say that knowing your body's clock can help you synchronise your daily activities for optimal health.

New research shows 45% of Generation Y gym-goers did not read the terms and conditions before they signed up for their gym contracts.

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

Tired of sitting on the sidelines? Danielle Wright goes in search of sports the whole family can play together

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

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

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

The Government might have better spent it's $9.5million school breakfast money on walking school buses, findings from a Danish study into children and exercise suggest.

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

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

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

Fondling a chocolate biscuit on the couch instead of an exercise bike at the gym?

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

Ice skating is a way of life for the owners of Auckland rinks, finds Dionne Christian.

Hamish Carter is the latest in a series of elite endurance athletes to have encountered heart problems. Phil Taylor investigates whether training programmes are excessive.

The majority of fitness fanatics are the pits at keeping their workout kit clean, with many confessing to only washing their sweaty rags after every third visit to the gym.