Council rejects nude running plea
A fitness fan wants designated areas where naturists can run and cycle in the buff.
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Getting fit doesn't cost a fortune
Even your phone can be your friend when fighting the flab. By Susan Edmunds.
Auckland Marathon run-down
You've bought your Auckland Marathon ticket, now what? Danielle Wright finds out it's not just a case of throwing on a pair of shoes, running is a skill to be learned.
From the ground up
Diana Clement has her running style checked out - and is surprised by what the experts find is causing her aches and pains.
Head indoors to play sports
When it's cold and wet outside, indoor sports arenas come into their own, writes Susan Edmunds.
'Girth-quake' strikes Christchurch
'Girth-quake' is the new catch-word in Christchurch to describe a growing issue of burgeoning waist-lines.
Personal trainer lands himself in plus-sized stew
A high-profile personal trainer inflames the plus-size model debate, saying he wouldn't trust one to save him in a fire.
Having a ball as soccer clubs take off
With the All Whites' surprise World Cup success, it seems soccer awareness is on the rise. And kids and parents alike are loving it, writes Gill South.
A highly visible solution for winter exercise
The waning light of winter should not mean the end of outdoor exercise, it just means you need to be a bit more prepared, writes Susan Edmunds.
Britney Spears' Glee guest appearance spurred workout frenzy
Heather Morris did intense weight training before acting opposite Britney Spears in Glee.
Weekend leisure: On pointe for fitness
Ballet classes are popping up all over the country, and not just for children. Danielle Wright finds out what the fuss is about at dance class with Company Z founder Timothy Gordon.
<i>Gill South</i>: Boxing clever
Gill South puts hand in glove to learn the ropes at David Tua's former training hangout.
Walk your way to business success
Taking a coaching session outdoors is great for the body as well as the mind, as Danielle Wright discovers on a walk with ilume's Raechel Ford.
<i>Gill South</i>: At the core of the matter
Gill South tries out a new form of exercise in a bid to strengthen her abdomen and increase her flexibility.
Get your stress levels under control
If it's not successfully managed, stress can lead to greater problems, writes Susan Edmunds.
Fusion fitness
There's a lot to be said for an exercise class with a philosophy of gain without pain, writes Megan Otto.
Weekend leisure: Conquering the slippery slopes
Overcoming her fears was easier than Joelle Thomson imagined in her wildest downhill nightmares, thanks to a top Auckland ski instructor.
Five of the best: Climbing walls
Climbing the walls this school holidays? Get them out climbing real ones instead at supervised walls around the region.
Getting back in the saddle
Joining a cycling group is a fun way to stay motivated when it comes to exercise, writes Diana Clement.
Anguish over delayed obesity surgery
Angelique Jurd was terrified she would rapidly regain weight she had to lose to have obesity surgery.
Is Auckland bad for your kids?
One in five children is overweight; one in 12 is obese, and kids in urban areas are walking to school less.
Putting some muscle into it
Strength training has many health benefits, plus it gives you that lovely lean toned look and increases your metabolism, writes Susan Edmunds.
Mangere: Fun in unexpected places
Diana Clement heads to Mangere Bridge for a day of cycling and fresh air in a lovely rural-type setting.
Your own two feet
What's the best footwear to run in? Danny Rose investigates whether less is more.
Finding fitness on the web
Jump off the couch. A workout is only as far away as your computer screen, writes Susan Edmunds.