10,000 deaths a year: How NZ could be treating heart health better
Cardiovascular diseases kill thousands every year - and many of them are preventable.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromExercise
Pregnancy is an endurance test. Why not train for it?
New York Times: Strengthen your body pre-pregnancy for a healthier journey ahead.
Mark Wahlberg’s bizarre workout routine
The Hollywood actor is known for his buff physique, but what does it take to maintain it?
Single Kiwi mum helps 75-year-old man complete NYC marathon
The pair got matching tattoos to mark the achievement.
Can I actually target areas to lose fat, like my belly?
Spot reduction: The real deal or another weight-loss myth?
Mary Holm: Best investments for old age & what to know about residential-care rules
Exercise can pay dividends too.
From zero to 100: How to avoid injuries this summer, according to experts
A Northland physio and personal trainer offer tips on preventing injuries this summer.
How to finish marathon training strong
New York Times: Here’s how to wrap up your training and taper off.
Treadmill, exercise bike, rowing machine: What’s the best home cardio option?
There are many equipment options, here’s how to know which one is best for you.
Rob Rattenbury: Remembering when we were all joggers
OPINION: The streets were filled with people running here, there and everywhere.
Don’t let weather cancel your workout: The benefits of exercising in the rain
New York Times: How to exercise in a drizzle smartly and safely, and maybe even enjoy it.
Bay couple take local ownership of health stores
'When we found out it was Health 2000, we were quite excited.'
Just me, myself and I: The beauty of a silent walk
New York Times: No talking. No podcasts. No music. Just time alone with your thoughts.
'Saved my life': Former Southland Stags prop's life-changing decision
Dayna Cunningham went from 172kg to 98kg in a move that changed his life for the better.
How to get the most out of your daily walk
Walking is a great exercise for mental and physical health - here's how to make it better.
Dancers celebrate four decades of putting their best feet forward
Palmerston North’s Over 50s Dance Group started in 1983.
Kevin Page: Dancing on my own... or so I thought
OPINION: To say we both got a surprise is a bit of an understatement.
When your workout stops working: What to do when you hit a plateau
New York Times: Fitness progress can stall. Here’s how to get over the hump.
The experts' exercise prescription to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s
Telegraph: What type of exercise and how often should you do it to help your brain.
Why ballet is a great workout for an ageing body
New York Times: Classes for ‘silver swans’ can help you improve balance and find joy.
Want to lose weight? This is the best time to exercise
Telegraph: Run in the morning or yoga after work? Study finds the prime time to exercise.
Opinion: Why do people find my normal-sized body so offensive?
When I wrote about my yoga practice, I was shocked to see such vitriol in the comments.
GPS watch? No thanks. Top runners are ditching the data
New York Times: Increasing number of elite distance runners don’t wear activity tracking.
Bodybuilder mum's motivation: ‘MS won’t stop me’
After learning to walk again, Hannah Aitken is determined to keep on posing.
24 hours of personal training a worthwhile challenge for gym owner
Jack Colbourne is set to train for 24 hours straight to raise mental health awareness.
How I turned my errands into exercise
New York Times: How one reluctant exerciser found a way to embrace physical activity.
Dieting to lose weight? Don't bother, say experts
Sasha Borissenko does some myth busting in Chewing the Facts episode 4
A half-marathon before work? Meet the exercise obsessives who only date other runners
Times: The superfit set who live to post their personal bests on the Strava fitness app.
Kiwi 'brain food' drink Ārepa gets another nod in new study
Kiwi startup with Steven Adams on board scores win in nutrition study.
Turn housework into a health kick: Seven ways to exercise – without realising it
Telegraph: Everyday activities may be as beneficial as a gym workout.
The seven best exercises for reducing blood pressure
Telegraph: Evidence suggests isometric exercise could help reduce blood pressure.
Planking is a miracle exercise - but only if you get it right
The popular exercise can work wonders - but it's not one-plank-fits-all.
Too busy to exercise during the week? Good news for 'weekend warriors’
For many people, busy lifestyles may make it hard to be physically active every day.
The superfoods that can help you beat the afternoon slump
Tempted to reach for another coffee at 3pm? Try these options instead.