Why being in shape matters more than weight for longevity
'Aerobic fitness is more important for mortality risk than body weight.'
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Irregular sleep is linked to increased risks of heart attack, dementia and depression.
How to squeeze in exercise while on holiday
New York Times: Fitness experts share their tips for working out while travelling.
The full-body pool workout that doesn’t involve swimming
NY Times: This water workout offers high-intensity training with less strain.
How to make swimming your summer workout
New York Times: A trip to the pool can become serious exercise.
Go for a float: A beginner’s guide to stand-up paddleboarding
New York Times: The peaceful pastime is secretly a full-body workout.
Kayaking: An outdoor adventure and a full-body workout
NY Times: Many Kiwis have a kayak. But do you know how to get the best workout from them?
Dive into an open-water workout
NY Times: Open-water swimming is an exhilarating alternative to your usual pool routine.
Dive into summer: Five water workouts to boost your fitness
NY Times: It's time to hit the beach and the pool. How to exercise while you’re there.
What is reformer Pilates and is it the key to weight loss?
Telegraph: Reformer Pilates machines are considered the ultimate tool to tone muscles.
Opinion: Are you making this common workout mistake?
Experts recommend avoiding this habit if you really want to get fit.
Exercise and sleep: Finding the right balance for better rest
New York Times: A good fitness routine can help you combat insomnia and sleep soundly.
Reduce the beer belly: How to help men get rid of their belly fat
Telegraph: Why it's more dangerous to be an overweight man, and what to about it.
Workout after a night out: Does it really help with hangovers?
NY Times: Overdid it last night? The verdict on whether it’s wise to sweat through it.
Exercising to lose weight? Science says it rarely works
A metabolism researcher dispels myths about the way we burn calories.
I lost 11kg in four months. At 55, I can finally see my abs
Telegraph: 'I was menopausal and unhappy with my weight so I knew I had to make changes.'
Robotic shorts could help people walk farther. Yes, robotic shorts
The shorts are designed to be worn over everyday clothes.
Lorna Jane's top 5 health and wellness tips
Lorna Jane Clarkson shares her health and wellbeing non-negotiables.
Avoiding gym traps: How to pick a personal trainer
New York Times: First, decide what kind of support you really need.
Four exercises that could reduce your dementia risk
Telegraph: A study shows even minimal exercise can lower dementia risk by up to 10%.
'Elite unit' of runners on hīkoi to Wellington
The regional guides who are hitting the streets around Aotearoa.
Meet the 'little legend': Peter’s charity journey up Te Mata Peak
Special Olympian, 53, runs 12.8k to raise funds for local school.
What are the health benefits of a five-minute evening walk?
A short stroll late in the day is likely to have a positive impact on your body.
Trailblazing NZ athlete Marise Chamberlain dies
Runner remains the only Kiwi woman to have won an Olympic track medal.
Auckland Marathon latest – your guide to traffic, weather and celeb-spotting
The annual event means closures for some lanes on the city's harbour bridge.
Auckland Marathon is tomorrow. Here's everything you need to know
We reveal the best spectating spot, celebs to look for and the surprising gender split.
Carb-loading before a marathon? Here’s what experts suggest
Top tips for nutrition the day before the Auckland marathon.
WeightWatchers to resume ‘majority’ of in-person workshops in NZ and Australia amid protests from members
The company has reversed its decision to close in-person workshops.
Lost its way: Northland street with bad reputation revitalised with new fitness facility
Kings Rd in Paihia is shedding its image as a crime hotspot. Residents reveal how.
Why ‘unbalanced’ muscles can cause you pain
New York Times: Repeatedly doing the same type of activity can have serious downsides.
What is Hyrox and why is everyone talking about it?
The fitness 'festival' will take over the Auckland Showgrounds for one weekend only.
Getting older? It might be time to hire a trainer
New York Times: Personal training isn’t just for the young.
Is it better to eat before a workout or after?
New York Times: How you time your meals can influence your workouts.
Genetics may be as important as exercise regime in weight loss, study finds
The more genes linked to weight loss a participant had, the more exercise mattered.