Walking is a good way to move from couch potato status to a regular exerciser. Walking can be an effective form of exercise if you approach it the right way, writes Susan Edmunds.

The weather's on the up, so why not grab a buddy or three and head out on an out-of-town bike ride for some fresh air?

A tour of Tauranga by bicycle is a great way to explore the city and its surrounds, discovers Tristan Ogden.

It's often said marriage makes you fat - but a new study has revealed that divorce can, too.

In a year of mismatched and painful political races, tomorrow's is likely to be the silliest.

Dame Helen Mirren has beaten a bevy of other beauties to be named 'Body of the Year' in a poll.

Many women suffer from bladder control issues and avoid doing anything about it. Gill South seeks out a few simple solutions.

Strap on your dancing shoes to get fit and have fun at the same time.

Physiological adaptations make maintaining weight loss a real battle, says professor of medicine.

Barefoot or 'natural' running has become a global trend. But is it merely a dangerous fad?

Look back to the 80s and rediscover some fun exercise options, writes Susan Edmunds.

Susan Edmunds gets tips on how to ratchet up her pedal power for road racing.

Dodging death and rescuing dogs is all part of a day's hike for Wendyl Nissen.

Put your best foot forward, says Andy Kenworthy.

Whether you get fat and flabby while you're travelling rather depends what sort of trip you're on.

Put on your cycling shorts or football boots and have some quality family time. By Diana Clement.

Moving as a child does is a key step to good posture. Gill South learns the Alexander Technique.

A simple construction out of pipe and netting can create hours of fun for the active family. By Greig Morgan.

As a form of cardio exercise it doesn't get much more fun than Zumba, writes Gill South.

Techonology need not make you lazy. Susan Edmunds rates the iPhone apps that will have you working up a sweat.

A fitness fan wants designated areas where naturists can run and cycle in the buff.

Even your phone can be your friend when fighting the flab. By Susan Edmunds.

You've bought your Auckland Marathon ticket, now what? Danielle Wright finds out it's not just a case of throwing on a pair of shoes, running is a skill to be learned.

Diana Clement has her running style checked out - and is surprised by what the experts find is causing her aches and pains.

When it's cold and wet outside, indoor sports arenas come into their own, writes Susan Edmunds.