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
LifestyleHit the ground running in the right shoesThe perfect shoes for your running style and feet can make a huge difference in your exercise comfort levels, says Susan Edmunds.13 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe point of the exerciseSo 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.06 Oct 11:00 PM
LifestyleKettlebell training offers fast results for fitness levelsKettlebells are an ideal way to do a range of exercises, writes Susan Edmunds.06 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleIt's a jungle gym: Auckland's best playgroundsWe sent our two experts out to find Auckland's best playgrounds. Diana Clement reports back.02 Oct 01:30 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Lose the fat, pump up the motivationNever mind the cheaper carrots, try a few workouts instead.30 Sep 06:32 PM
Small BusinessSpace to stretchFashion 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.28 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleSpring training: It's a knockoutIn week two of her get-fit campaign, Lazy Lucy gloves up for a spot of boxing.28 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleIndoor workout: Tone up without leaving the houseThere's no need to head out to exercise, writes Susan Edmunds.26 Sep 04:30 PM
TravelKarekare: Walking in the wild westGet the kids off the couch these holidays and explore Auckland's west coast on foot. Diana Clement checks out the tracks around Karekare.25 Sep 12:00 AM
SportFive of the best : Ways to raise your adrenalinGet your blood pumping with these adventurous activities in and around Auckland.22 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleHow to lose weight the sensible waySusan Edmunds has a few practical suggestions - and warnings - to achieve weight loss.20 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleSpring training: You've got to move it, move itSpring has sprung, and with it the need to move. One lazy Lucy drags herself off the couch ...18 Sep 11:15 PM
