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Lunchtime workouts build everyday fitness
A workout during lunch may sound hard but there are easy ways to jump into it.
<i>Jessica Priestley:</i> Legendary race an enduring testimony to people power
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 most effective ways to get bikini ready
The best ways to drop weight before summer are to tighten your diet and exercise plans, writes Susan Edmunds.
Five of the best: Playgrounds
Our story on Auckland's Top 10 Playgrounds on October 10 drew a great response from readers, who have added to our suggestions.
Zen and the art of roly-poly
Tired of having a ‘monkey mind’, and inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love, Rebecca Barry sets out to find inner peace on a meditation course and talks to a woman who turned on, tuned in and dropped out in Bali.
The ride of your life
The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is a mammoth event. Phil Taylor shares his experience.
And for the off-road brigade ...
This is the third year the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge has offered a parallel mountainbike event. I did the first one in 2008.
Hit the ground running in the right shoes
The perfect shoes for your running style and feet can make a huge difference in your exercise comfort levels, says Susan Edmunds.
The point of the exercise
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.
Kettlebell training offers fast results for fitness levels
Kettlebells are an ideal way to do a range of exercises, writes Susan Edmunds.
It's a jungle gym: Auckland's best playgrounds
We sent our two experts out to find Auckland's best playgrounds. Diana Clement reports back.
<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Lose the fat, pump up the motivation
Never mind the cheaper carrots, try a few workouts instead.
Space to stretch
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.
Spring training: It's a knockout
In week two of her get-fit campaign, Lazy Lucy gloves up for a spot of boxing.
Indoor workout: Tone up without leaving the house
There's no need to head out to exercise, writes Susan Edmunds.
Karekare: Walking in the wild west
Get the kids off the couch these holidays and explore Auckland's west coast on foot. Diana Clement checks out the tracks around Karekare.
Five of the best : Ways to raise your adrenalin
Get your blood pumping with these adventurous activities in and around Auckland.
How to lose weight the sensible way
Susan Edmunds has a few practical suggestions - and warnings - to achieve weight loss.
Spring training: You've got to move it, move it
Spring has sprung, and with it the need to move. One lazy Lucy drags herself off the couch ...
You want salsa with that
New Zealanders of all ages are dancing their way to health and happiness with Latin American dance classes. Jennifer Little finds out more.
Weekend leisure: Introducing paddle power
A new watersport is taking off in New Zealand, one that will have you fighting fit. Kirsten Warner checks out stand-up paddling.
Running: On track to race day
With just two months until the Auckland Marathon, Phil Taylor offers advice for those taking on the half marathon and 10km events.
Top ten: Sculpture walks
A sculpture walk is the perfect way to combine the enjoyment of art with the beauty of our landscape.
Fit several small workouts into your busy day
Short bursts of exercise can be just as effective as one big workout, and become an easy part of your routine, writes Susan Edmunds.