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Standing up to the new water sport craze
Master the paddle to stand the new water sports craze. By Libby Nicholson-Moon.

How to keep flying fit
Air travel is not kind on the body but Susan Edmunds finds some ways to help us through.

Does running make you fat?
The idea that exercise, and running in particular, will lead to weight loss, is a common misconception.

Heavily pregnant woman completes marathon, brings on labour
A pregnant suburban Chicago woman felt contractions a few minutes after finishing the Chicago Marathon and gave birth hours later to a baby daughter.

In the swim of things
How you go about training for an ocean event is a sink or swim situation, writes Susan Edmunds.

Alternative exercises to reduce injury and achieve results
Maybe the biggest barrier to working out is time. Or could this barrier just be an excuse?

Getting CrossFit: Easy don't cut it
Crossfit is a quick, effective and fun way to beat the flab ... and challenge yourself.

Lee-Anne Wann: Exercise safe as houses
Getting into a routine means fixing posture first, says fitness advocate, Lee-Anne Wann.

Sleep deprivation a diabetes risk - study
A new study, published in Diabetes Care, has shown sleep may reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in obese teens.

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

Walk this way: Meeting people in the neighbourhood
Taking Shanks’ pony to and from work is good exercise with interesting sights along the way but, discovers Alan Perrott, not without its dilemmas.

Secrets of an A-list body: Kylie Minogue's legs
We reveal how to get the enviable physiques of the stars. This week: Kylie Minogue's legs.

Auckland Marathon: In the running (+fuel for the road recipes)
As Bevan Hurley steps up his training he recalls how a friend’s running challenge two years ago changed his life.

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

Walk this way to make the most of it
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.

Five of the best: Out of town bike rides
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?

Blogger, MP set to face-off in bike race
In a year of mismatched and painful political races, tomorrow's is likely to be the silliest.

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

Gill South: The core of the matter
Many women suffer from bladder control issues and avoid doing anything about it. Gill South seeks out a few simple solutions.

Military boot camps for civilians prove popular
The South Korean army's twice-yearly courses offer basic military training and have proved a big hit with civilians.

Weekend leisure: Brazil's great game
Once outlawed in its origin country, capoeira is beautiful to behold. Melanie Cooper takes a look.

Dance fitness: Shaking it up
Strap on your dancing shoes to get fit and have fun at the same time.

Shedding kilos 'virtually impossible' for the obese
Physiological adaptations make maintaining weight loss a real battle, says professor of medicine.

Stepping out: On the run
Barefoot or 'natural' running has become a global trend. But is it merely a dangerous fad?

Jumping back in time for fun fitness
Look back to the 80s and rediscover some fun exercise options, writes Susan Edmunds.