Findings suggest walking is the best way of preserving both mental and physical health in old age.

One mundane routine that this mother-of-two will never quite take to is restricting her diet in order to lose kilos of stored baby fat.

There are moments in life when you feel the universe is telling you - as politely as possible - that you have become a Fat Bastard.

Gill South tries out the gentle art of t'ai chi for total body relaxation.

Diana Clement discovers a nifty gadget to help her keep pace with her training for a half marathon.

Diana Clement donned military-style attire, rising at the crack of dawn to give the latest fitness craze a go.

Rotorua-based Team Zest beat 17 other dance groups in a global online video contest.

A healthy diet is pointless if nutrients are not absorbed, finds Gill South.

Interval training boosts fitness.

Lazy Lucy's gruelling relationship with her 'trainer' keeps her coming back for more positive results.

Cutting-edge scientific research from around the world now proves what the yogis have always known: deep relaxation can have a profound effect on a wide range of medical conditions.

A workout during lunch may sound hard but there are easy ways to jump into it.

As runners limber up to run 42.195km for the Auckland Marathon on Sunday, some may want to reflect on the ancient origins of the day.

The best ways to drop weight before summer are to tighten your diet and exercise plans, writes Susan Edmunds.

Our story on Auckland's Top 10 Playgrounds on October 10 drew a great response from readers, who have added to our suggestions.

This is the third year the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge has offered a parallel mountainbike event. I did the first one in 2008.

The perfect shoes for your running style and feet can make a huge difference in your exercise comfort levels, says Susan Edmunds.

So you want to lose weight for summer? Cancel the gym membership. As Emma John finds, an increasing body of research reveals exercise does next to nothing for you when it comes to shedding the kilos.

Kettlebells are an ideal way to do a range of exercises, writes Susan Edmunds.

We sent our two experts out to find Auckland's best playgrounds. Diana Clement reports back.

Never mind the cheaper carrots, try a few workouts instead.

Fashion designer Jyoti Morningstar is a free spirit who divides her time between Bali and New Zealand, cleverly combining her love of design, yoga and life.

In week two of her get-fit campaign, Lazy Lucy gloves up for a spot of boxing.

There's no need to head out to exercise, writes Susan Edmunds.