New ZealandDeath highlights steroid dangerA coroner has recommended that authorities consider strengthening drug testing regimes after an Air Force member died during a training exercise after consuming steroids.12 Dec 02:08 AM
LifestyleCarter gets hearts pumpingAll Blacks star Dan Carter got hearts pumping when he took part in an early morning group workout session in Auckland today.11 Dec 09:35 PM
LifestyleExperts reveal the most effective lifestyle choice for preventing dementiaDoing regular exercise is the most effective single lifestyle choice people can make to reduce their risk of dementia.11 Dec 09:00 PM
LifestyleDo you know how much to exercise for good health?Two in five adults underestimate the recommended levels of exercise they should be doing, a British poll suggests.10 Dec 12:20 AM
LifestyleKids on the ballDanielle Wright meets the unsung heroes of the summer tennis tournaments.29 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleHow gym gear became sexyWorkout clothes for women, once relegated to the back of the closet, are moving to the front of the fashion scene.26 Nov 09:10 PM
LifestyleIs it better to eat before or after exercise?There's a lot of confusion surrounding food intake and exercise - is it better to eat beforehand or afterwards? And what type of exercise benefits most from eating?26 Nov 12:45 AM
LifestyleExercise boosts baby's brainNew research shows taking regular exercise when pregnant boosts a newborn baby's brain development.11 Nov 12:50 AM
LifestyleBusy kids: The little lineoutDanielle Wright meets a group of 4-year-olds preparing early for rugby glory.08 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleEasier than ever to get on your bikeCycling writer Jonathan Kennett shares some of the Great Rides close to home on the Nga Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trails.03 Nov 12:47 AM
Lifestyle4 best ways to toughen upIf faint-hearted is not for you, here's ways to toughen up this summer.01 Nov 08:00 PM
LifestyleThe real cost of snacking at sport - hours at the gymSports 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.14 Oct 01:15 AM
LifestyleFitness challenge: Festivities of fitnessRachel Grunwell takes to Sydney's streets to complete a half-marathon.12 Oct 08:00 PM
LifestyleNew York moment for TV starA partially-sighted runner will have Mike McRoberts as his guide through the New York marathon. Rachel Grunwell reports.12 Oct 07:00 PM
LifestyleKids hook into crossfit crazeChildren as young as 3 are joining in crossfit classes, the fitness trend that is gaining converts around the world.11 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleFasting to fight fat: Clever or crazy?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.07 Oct 11:10 PM
LifestyleDo genes prevent a six-pack?One in six of us is genetically disposed to gain little or no benefit from exercise. Still waiting for his six-pack, Patrick Strudwick took a test to find out if he's among them.02 Oct 08:30 PM
LifestyleHow to ease that jogging painMusic 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.18 Sep 09:40 PM
LifestyleDave Shaw: 6 things you need to know about supplementsHere are six things you need to know about supplements before you start popping pills and making protein shakes.15 Sep 10:40 PM
LifestyleSport runs in the familyCatherine Smithmeets a group of North Shore kids preparing to run for the country.13 Sep 07:00 PM
Lifestyle30 mins of exercise cuts womb cancer risk in half - studyKeeping active for half an hour a day can reduce the risk of cancer of the womb by nearly half, according to a study.11 Sep 09:15 PM
OpinionBlog: Dangers of the gymGyms where poorly qualified personal trainers push people too hard are 'accidents waiting to happen.10 Sep 08:40 PM
