Unfortunately, there is no vacation from weight gain, writes Susan Edmunds.

Taking Shanks’ pony to and from work is good exercise with interesting sights along the way but, discovers Alan Perrott, not without its dilemmas.

We reveal how to get the enviable physiques of the stars. This week: Kylie Minogue's legs.

As Bevan Hurley steps up his training he recalls how a friend’s running challenge two years ago changed his life.

Gill South gets a few tips from an expert about slicing and serving on centre court.

Walking is a good way to move from couch potato status to a regular exerciser. Walking can be an effective form of exercise if you approach it the right way, writes Susan Edmunds.

The weather's on the up, so why not grab a buddy or three and head out on an out-of-town bike ride for some fresh air?

A tour of Tauranga by bicycle is a great way to explore the city and its surrounds, discovers Tristan Ogden.

Dame Helen Mirren has beaten a bevy of other beauties to be named 'Body of the Year' in a poll.

Many women suffer from bladder control issues and avoid doing anything about it. Gill South seeks out a few simple solutions.

The South Korean army's twice-yearly courses offer basic military training and have proved a big hit with civilians.

Once outlawed in its origin country, capoeira is beautiful to behold. Melanie Cooper takes a look.

Strap on your dancing shoes to get fit and have fun at the same time.

Physiological adaptations make maintaining weight loss a real battle, says professor of medicine.

Susan Edmunds gets tips on how to ratchet up her pedal power for road racing.

Dodging death and rescuing dogs is all part of a day's hike for Wendyl Nissen.

Put your best foot forward, says Andy Kenworthy.

Burlesque won't make you fit but it's a good way to escape your comfort zone, discovers Gill South.

Parks aren't just for the children, with many offering exercise equipment to keep all ages happy, writes Susan Edmunds.

Whether you get fat and flabby while you're travelling rather depends what sort of trip you're on.

Put on your cycling shorts or football boots and have some quality family time. By Diana Clement.

Moving as a child does is a key step to good posture. Gill South learns the Alexander Technique.

A simple construction out of pipe and netting can create hours of fun for the active family. By Greig Morgan.

As a form of cardio exercise it doesn't get much more fun than Zumba, writes Gill South.

Techonology need not make you lazy. Susan Edmunds rates the iPhone apps that will have you working up a sweat.