WorldNauru tops obesity leaguePacific island nations now occupy the top seven places in the World Health Organisation's global obesity rankings.26 Dec 06:18 AM
Lifestyle'Tis the season to self indulgeHere are a few tips to ensure you don't fritter away your fitness during the silly season. By Susan Edmunds.18 Dec 09:00 PM
LifestyleSix of the best: Spots to walk off Christmas dinnerGet off the couch. You know you'll feel better, especially when you can come home to leftovers and a lie down.18 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelWaiheke: Slow down to sight-seeCycling around Waiheke is a good way to take your time and really experience what the island has to offer, writes Kirsten Warner.18 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleJust one in three Australians will be 'healthy weight' by 2025Figures to be released at an obesity summit today indicate 72 per cent of Australians aged over 25 will have a weight problem in 2025.07 Dec 09:00 PM
LifestyleThe secrets of long lifeThe quest may no longer be for the elixir of immortality but with an ageing population there is increased awareness of what it takes to live long and well, writes Dionne Christian.07 Dec 12:00 AM
LifestyleFestive fitnessMark Walton-Cook offers a series of simple and sometimes surprising hints to help keep you trim throughout the party season.05 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleFind the right gym and stick with itIt's easy enough to join a gym - but it's much harder to get into the habit of actually going. Susan Edmunds has a few tips.04 Dec 09:00 PM
SportSix of the best: Public swimming poolsGet some exercise at an outdoor pool. Pack a picnic, take the kids and make a day of it.03 Dec 09:00 PM
LifestyleGetting back into exercise following injury or illnessExercise can help the rehabilitation process, writes Susan Edmunds.29 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleWalking 9.7km per week boosts brainpower, study findsFindings suggest walking is the best way of preserving both mental and physical health in old age.29 Nov 12:16 AM
LifestylePoints proOne mundane routine that this mother-of-two will never quite take to is restricting her diet in order to lose kilos of stored baby fat.24 Nov 03:00 AM
LifestyleA slim chance of successThere are moments in life when you feel the universe is telling you - as politely as possible - that you have become a Fat Bastard.23 Nov 09:20 PM
Lifestyle<i>Gill South</i>: Stretching out the tensionGill South tries out the gentle art of t'ai chi for total body relaxation.20 Nov 09:00 PM
LifestyleHigh tech runningDiana Clement discovers a nifty gadget to help her keep pace with her training for a half marathon.19 Nov 11:00 PM
LifestyleGet the boot in for fast fitnessDiana Clement donned military-style attire, rising at the crack of dawn to give the latest fitness craze a go.19 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleNZ team takes out international Zumba competition (+video)Rotorua-based Team Zest beat 17 other dance groups in a global online video contest.16 Nov 02:33 AM
LifestyleMaking sure the healthy stuff sinks inA healthy diet is pointless if nutrients are not absorbed, finds Gill South.12 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleStop start tactics burst through the exercise plateauInterval training boosts fitness.12 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelTen of the best: Walks in the upper North IslandGet into the great outdoors and take advantage of some of the natural experiences on offer.07 Nov 08:30 PM
All BlacksDieting brings back BuckSix weeks ago rugby legend Buck Shelford was an overweight, pie-eating bloke for whom exercise was a distant memory.06 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleSpring training: Johnny be goodLazy Lucy's gruelling relationship with her 'trainer' keeps her coming back for more positive results.06 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleRelax your way to perfect healthCutting-edge scientific research from around the world now proves what the yogis have always known: deep relaxation can have a profound effect on a wide range of medical conditions.03 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleLunchtime workouts build everyday fitnessA workout during lunch may sound hard but there are easy ways to jump into it.30 Oct 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Jessica Priestley:</i> Legendary race an enduring testimony to people powerAs runners limber up to run 42.195km for the Auckland Marathon on Sunday, some may want to reflect on the ancient origins of the day.26 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe most effective ways to get bikini readyThe best ways to drop weight before summer are to tighten your diet and exercise plans, writes Susan Edmunds.25 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleFive of the best: PlaygroundsOur story on Auckland's Top 10 Playgrounds on October 10 drew a great response from readers, who have added to our suggestions.23 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleZen and the art of roly-polyTired of having a ‘monkey mind’, and inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s <i>Eat Pray Love</i>, Rebecca Barry sets out to find inner peace on a meditation course and talks to a woman who turned on, tuned in and dropped out in Bali.18 Oct 01:00 AM
CyclingThe ride of your lifeThe Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is a mammoth event. Phil Taylor shares his experience.16 Oct 11:00 PM
CyclingAnd for the off-road brigade ...This is the third year the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge has offered a parallel mountainbike event. I did the first one in 2008.16 Oct 04:30 PM
