LifestyleLunchtime workouts build everyday fitnessA workout during lunch may sound hard but there are easy ways to jump into it.30 Oct 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Jessica Priestley:</i> Legendary race an enduring testimony to people powerAs 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.26 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe most effective ways to get bikini readyThe best ways to drop weight before summer are to tighten your diet and exercise plans, writes Susan Edmunds.25 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleFive of the best: PlaygroundsOur story on Auckland's Top 10 Playgrounds on October 10 drew a great response from readers, who have added to our suggestions.23 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleZen and the art of roly-polyTired of having a ‘monkey mind’, and inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s <i>Eat Pray Love</i>, 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.18 Oct 01:00 AM
CyclingThe ride of your lifeThe Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is a mammoth event. Phil Taylor shares his experience.16 Oct 11:00 PM
CyclingAnd 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 2008.16 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleHit the ground running in the right shoesThe perfect shoes for your running style and feet can make a huge difference in your exercise comfort levels, says Susan Edmunds.13 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe point of the exerciseSo 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.06 Oct 11:00 PM
LifestyleKettlebell training offers fast results for fitness levelsKettlebells are an ideal way to do a range of exercises, writes Susan Edmunds.06 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleIt's a jungle gym: Auckland's best playgroundsWe sent our two experts out to find Auckland's best playgrounds. Diana Clement reports back.02 Oct 01:30 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Lose the fat, pump up the motivationNever mind the cheaper carrots, try a few workouts instead.30 Sep 06:32 PM
Small BusinessSpace to stretchFashion 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.28 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleSpring training: It's a knockoutIn week two of her get-fit campaign, Lazy Lucy gloves up for a spot of boxing.28 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleIndoor workout: Tone up without leaving the houseThere's no need to head out to exercise, writes Susan Edmunds.26 Sep 04:30 PM
TravelKarekare: Walking in the wild westGet the kids off the couch these holidays and explore Auckland's west coast on foot. Diana Clement checks out the tracks around Karekare.25 Sep 12:00 AM
SportFive of the best : Ways to raise your adrenalinGet your blood pumping with these adventurous activities in and around Auckland.22 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleHow to lose weight the sensible waySusan Edmunds has a few practical suggestions - and warnings - to achieve weight loss.20 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleSpring training: You've got to move it, move itSpring has sprung, and with it the need to move. One lazy Lucy drags herself off the couch ...18 Sep 11:15 PM
LifestyleYou want salsa with thatNew Zealanders of all ages are dancing their way to health and happiness with Latin American dance classes. Jennifer Little finds out more.15 Sep 05:30 PM
SportWeekend leisure: Introducing paddle powerA new watersport is taking off in New Zealand, one that will have you fighting fit. Kirsten Warner checks out stand-up paddling.10 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleRunning: On track to race dayWith just two months until the Auckland Marathon, Phil Taylor offers advice for those taking on the half marathon and 10km events.08 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleTop ten: Sculpture walksA sculpture walk is the perfect way to combine the enjoyment of art with the beauty of our landscape.07 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleFit several small workouts into your busy dayShort bursts of exercise can be just as effective as one big workout, and become an easy part of your routine, writes Susan Edmunds.06 Sep 05:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Dita De Boni:</i> Off, damned flab!When the scales show you've put on ten kilos over three years, you have to do something about it, writes Dita De Boni.03 Sep 12:08 AM
