A coroner has recommended that authorities consider strengthening drug testing regimes after an Air Force member died during a training exercise after consuming steroids.

All Blacks star Dan Carter got hearts pumping when he took part in an early morning group workout session in Auckland today.

Doing regular exercise is the most effective single lifestyle choice people can make to reduce their risk of dementia.

Two in five adults underestimate the recommended levels of exercise they should be doing, a British poll suggests.

Danielle Wright meets the unsung heroes of the summer tennis tournaments.

Workout clothes for women, once relegated to the back of the closet, are moving to the front of the fashion scene.

Danielle Wright meets a group of 4-year-olds preparing early for rugby glory.

Cycling writer Jonathan Kennett shares some of the Great Rides close to home on the Nga Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trails.

If faint-hearted is not for you, here's ways to toughen up this summer.

Sports fans who fill up on beer and pies at half time need to exercise for hours to burn off the calories, a health charity has warned.

Rachel Grunwell takes to Sydney's streets to complete a half-marathon.

A partially-sighted runner will have Mike McRoberts as his guide through the New York marathon. Rachel Grunwell reports.

Children as young as 3 are joining in crossfit classes, the fitness trend that is gaining converts around the world.

Human health guinea pig Dr Michael Mosley recommends drastically cutting back calories a couple of days each week, but a local expert says this is dangerous advice.

Music makes jogging easier. Lots of runners say so, but now a German researcher at Dortmund's Technical University has proved it and comes up with the reason.

Here are six things you need to know about supplements before you start popping pills and making protein shakes.

Catherine Smithmeets a group of North Shore kids preparing to run for the country.

Keeping active for half an hour a day can reduce the risk of cancer of the womb by nearly half, according to a study.

Gyms where poorly qualified personal trainers push people too hard are 'accidents waiting to happen.