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.

Get the kids off the couch these holidays and explore Auckland's west coast on foot. Diana Clement checks out the tracks around Karekare.

Get your blood pumping with these adventurous activities in and around Auckland.

Susan Edmunds has a few practical suggestions - and warnings - to achieve weight loss.

Spring has sprung, and with it the need to move. One lazy Lucy drags herself off the couch ...

New Zealanders of all ages are dancing their way to health and happiness with Latin American dance classes. Jennifer Little finds out more.

A new watersport is taking off in New Zealand, one that will have you fighting fit. Kirsten Warner checks out stand-up paddling.

With just two months until the Auckland Marathon, Phil Taylor offers advice for those taking on the half marathon and 10km events.

A sculpture walk is the perfect way to combine the enjoyment of art with the beauty of our landscape.

Short bursts of exercise can be just as effective as one big workout, and become an easy part of your routine, writes Susan Edmunds.

When the scales show you've put on ten kilos over three years, you have to do something about it, writes Dita De Boni.

Gill South discovers you need to expose your skin to the the sun for at least a few minutes a day to keep your vitamin D levels up.

There's plenty of help out there if you're having trouble getting your running up to speed, writes Diana Clement.

Gill South learns breathing properly isn't as easy as she thought and requires serious practice.

As counter-intuitive as it seems to those who don't indulge, doctors, psychologists and runners agree that the effects of marathon running are mainly positive.

A man was run over and killed by a rubbish truck in South Auckland this morning, say police.

Gill South is determined to keep the common cold at bay throughout the chilly weeks ahead.

It's one of the most popular forms of exercise so start the right way. New runner Diana Clement passes on her tips.

Here are five top ways to become a slimmer, healthier couch potato.

Wayne Thompson tackles a beautiful but challenging rail trail.