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Obstacle course made for masochists

Commando-style "fun" run 'Tough Mudder' comes to NZ this weekend, so of course we sent one er, lucky, reporter along to check it out.

Do gyms suck motivation?

While perfect for some, the gym environment can be an intimidating place for others, treated like a chore about as appealing as doing the washing.

Fitness challenge: A tough yoga workout

Fitness challenge: Rustic run a winner

Helping older mums to get fit

For busy working parents, exercise is often one of the first things they jettison to make more time, but regular exercise and physical activity can have long-lasting positive benefits which make keeping pace with the daily demands of work and home easier.

Gold Coast: Run before sunrise? Magic

A brisk run with 10,000 others on a Gold Coast mild winter morning uplifts Chris Daniels.

This Weekend: A diverse city on offer

We love how diverse Auckland is, from raging, busy hip urban corners to extreme outdoors, great ethnic food, creative music and edgy sports.

Inactive mum? Inactive kids

Inactive mothers may be preventing their children getting enough exercise by setting a bad example, a study suggests.

Fitness challenge: Let the battle begin

Each week Rachel Grunwell tries out a different exercise to bring you the lowdown.

How to get a healthy high

The exercise “high” is real and research backs this up. Fitness writer Rachel Grunwell talks to a university expert on the topic.

James Griffin: An exercise quandary

Bite-sized ball games

Danielle Wright learns the rules of the fastest games in town .

Top workout tracks (+playlist)

We asked Michelle Bridges to share her favourite songs to work out to - the perfect pick me up for Monday afternoon.

Bad news for 'exergamers'

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

Five wacky ways to keep fit

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

Top workout tracks (+playlist)

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

Gym deals can have hidden downside

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.

Get sporty with the kids this summer