Regular intensive exercise can slow the heart to risky levels, scientists warn. So just how slow can a heartbeat go in the super fit?

Slow but steady wins the race when it comes to exercising for weight loss, according to a new study out of Australia.

Ruby Wright is worried her genes have got her marked out for a high risk of diabetes, so she is doing all she can to avoid the disease.

Eighteen sweaty minutes striding "uphill" on a treadmill may be better than 30 minutes of moderate-intensity walking for warding off diabetes, a new study suggests.

Health researchers lamenting physical inactivity among Auckland's pre-teens - most of whom rely on their parents to drive them about.

Commando-style "fun" run 'Tough Mudder' comes to NZ this weekend, so of course we sent one er, lucky, reporter along to check it out.

While perfect for some, the gym environment can be an intimidating place for others, treated like a chore about as appealing as doing the washing.

For busy working parents, exercise is often one of the first things they jettison to make more time, but regular exercise and physical activity can have long-lasting positive benefits which make keeping pace with the daily demands of work and home easier.

A brisk run with 10,000 others on a Gold Coast mild winter morning uplifts Chris Daniels.

We love how diverse Auckland is, from raging, busy hip urban corners to extreme outdoors, great ethnic food, creative music and edgy sports.

Inactive mothers may be preventing their children getting enough exercise by setting a bad example, a study suggests.

Each week Rachel Grunwell tries out a different exercise to bring you the lowdown.

Hello Indian summer, you beaut. This is the weekend for flexing our muscles – from the quirky to the serene – and pretending it’s nowhere like autumn.

More yoga styles are being offered to Kiwis wanting this feel-good fitness. Fitness writer Rachel Grunwell shares six of the most popular.

Each week Rachel Grunwell tries out a different exercise to bring you the lowdown.

Branch Warren, one of the Mr Olympia hopefuls in a new doco about the lives of elite body builders, talks to Chris Schulz.

Each week Rachel Grunwell tries out a different exercise to bring you the lowdown.

Ride a bike and find some amazing places. Be it on a road bike, mountain bike or BMX bike, there are plenty of adventures to be had on two wheels, writes Rachel Grunwell.

The exercise “high” is real and research backs this up. Fitness writer Rachel Grunwell talks to a university expert on the topic.

Danielle Wright learns the rules of the fastest games in town .

We asked Michelle Bridges to share her favourite songs to work out to - the perfect pick me up for Monday afternoon.

Exergaming has been shown to increase energy expenditure under lab conditions, but there's still little evidence to support the long-term benefits.

Who says getting fit has to be a bore? Rachel Grunwell reveals five wacky ways to keep fit.

Having the right songs in your playlist can make all the difference when working up a sweat, said sports psychologist, Dr Costa Karageorghis.

Gyms around the country are offering sweeteners to attract eager new clients fulfilling their New Year resolutions, but experts warn to exercise caution when signing on.

An ultra marathon runner is battling stomach problems and blisters as she attempts to run for 85 hours non-stop to set a world record and raise funds for charity on the way.