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.

Gill South tries out a new form of exercise in a bid to strengthen her abdomen and increase her flexibility.

If it's not successfully managed, stress can lead to greater problems, writes Susan Edmunds.

There's a lot to be said for an exercise class with a philosophy of gain without pain, writes Megan Otto.

Overcoming her fears was easier than Joelle Thomson imagined in her wildest downhill nightmares, thanks to a top Auckland ski instructor.

Climbing the walls this school holidays? Get them out climbing real ones instead at supervised walls around the region.

Joining a cycling group is a fun way to stay motivated when it comes to exercise, writes Diana Clement.

Angelique Jurd was terrified she would rapidly regain weight she had to lose to have obesity surgery.

Diana Clement heads to Mangere Bridge for a day of cycling and fresh air in a lovely rural-type setting.

What's the best footwear to run in? Danny Rose investigates whether less is more.

Jump off the couch. A workout is only as far away as your computer screen, writes Susan Edmunds.

Liz Light follows Auckland's Domain sculpture walk.

With more than a few nerves at play, Diana Clement laces up for roller derby training.

Liz Dickinson steps on the dating treadmill and finds singles fitness events can be fun.

Scientist says that exercise is the key to mental fitness.

Bolivia's infamous Death Road is an unlikely must-do for bike-riding gringos, writes Grant Dyson.

Throw out the trackpants and try some new workout gear to really get you moving, writes Diana Clement.

Ancient forests and waterfalls are all part of a short trek through the Waitakeres, writes Danielle Wright.

Gill South opts for water-borne fitness without getting her head wet.

Diana Clement takes on the hills and valleys of the fixed-wheel bike at a specially choreographed spin class.

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Bribed with a free breakfast, many people will be leaving their cars in the garage and choosing to cycle to work today for National Go By Bike Day.

Surfing is an ideal sport to improve your fitness, but it can take over your life. Susan Edmunds finds out more.

Experience one of the world's best drives on foot, writes Josie Stanford.

Exercise, fresh air and new perspectives await those who venture on to Auckland's off-road cycleways, writes Kirsten Warner.

Gill South gets the lowdown on natural ways to improve your health and finds exercise is still number one.