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The point of the exercise
So you want to lose weight for summer? Cancel the gym membership. As Emma John finds, an increasing body of research reveals exercise does next to nothing for you when it comes to shedding the kilos.
Kettlebell training offers fast results for fitness levels
Kettlebells are an ideal way to do a range of exercises, writes Susan Edmunds.
It's a jungle gym: Auckland's best playgrounds
We sent our two experts out to find Auckland's best playgrounds. Diana Clement reports back.
<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Lose the fat, pump up the motivation
Never mind the cheaper carrots, try a few workouts instead.
Spring training: It's a knockout
In week two of her get-fit campaign, Lazy Lucy gloves up for a spot of boxing.
Space to stretch
Fashion designer Jyoti Morningstar is a free spirit who divides her time between Bali and New Zealand, cleverly combining her love of design, yoga and life.
Indoor workout: Tone up without leaving the house
There's no need to head out to exercise, writes Susan Edmunds.
Karekare: Walking in the wild west
Get the kids off the couch these holidays and explore Auckland's west coast on foot. Diana Clement checks out the tracks around Karekare.
Five of the best : Ways to raise your adrenalin
Get your blood pumping with these adventurous activities in and around Auckland.
How to lose weight the sensible way
Susan Edmunds has a few practical suggestions - and warnings - to achieve weight loss.
Spring training: You've got to move it, move it
Spring has sprung, and with it the need to move. One lazy Lucy drags herself off the couch ...
You want salsa with that
New Zealanders of all ages are dancing their way to health and happiness with Latin American dance classes. Jennifer Little finds out more.
Weekend leisure: Introducing paddle power
A new watersport is taking off in New Zealand, one that will have you fighting fit. Kirsten Warner checks out stand-up paddling.
Running: On track to race day
With just two months until the Auckland Marathon, Phil Taylor offers advice for those taking on the half marathon and 10km events.
Top ten: Sculpture walks
A sculpture walk is the perfect way to combine the enjoyment of art with the beauty of our landscape.
Fit several small workouts into your busy day
Short bursts of exercise can be just as effective as one big workout, and become an easy part of your routine, writes Susan Edmunds.
<i>Dita De Boni:</i> Off, damned flab!
When the scales show you've put on ten kilos over three years, you have to do something about it, writes Dita De Boni.
<i>Gill South</i>: Sunshine is good for your health
Gill South discovers you need to expose your skin to the the sun for at least a few minutes a day to keep your vitamin D levels up.
Getting high tech on the streets
There are lots of useful gadgets out there to help you stay motivated while pounding the pavements, writes Diana Clement.
Five of the best: Off-leash dog parks
Need to blow the cobwebs off you and your pooch? Let him loose in these dog-friendly parks around Auckland.
<i>Gill South</i>: Learning how to breathe easy
Gill South learns breathing properly isn't as easy as she thought and requires serious practice.
Step up your pace on the road
There's plenty of help out there if you're having trouble getting your running up to speed, writes Diana Clement.
The allure of the marathon
As counter-intuitive as it seems to those who don't indulge, doctors, psychologists and runners agree that the effects of marathon running are mainly positive.
Rubbish truck kills man in Auckland
A man was run over and killed by a rubbish truck in South Auckland this morning, say police.