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Three simple ways to test your fitness

New York Times: Try these tests to evaluate your strength and cardiovascular fitness.

What your heart rate can tell you about your fitness

How to make sense of all the data from fitness trackers.

Four core exercises to help you stay upright as you age

Core strength isn’t just about a six-pack, it’s the foundation of your body’s stability.

What you should – and shouldn’t – do two hours before you want to sleep

From doomscrolling to drinking an extra glass of wine, what wrecks our sleep?

The benefits of a daily walk, according to the experts

Telegraph: Even the most casual stroll can give you a boost.

The best alternative to dating apps? Running clubs, apparently

New York Times: Here’s what you should know before dating a runner.

The nine health benefits of regular strength training

You don't need a six-pack to feel the benefits of strength training in later life.

How to fall safely if you’re over 65

Martial arts instructors reveal how to avoid injuries when you take a tumble.

Why exercise is good for brain health, and how much you need to do

New research shows exercise clears brain toxins and stimulates neuron growth.

'Keep accountable': Lessons from a mum of three who runs a half-marathon a day

A single mum balances fulltime work and raising three kids with 21km of running a day.

Inside the murky world of the Strava cheats

Times: Amateur athletes are fiddling with their data. What happens when they get caught?

Kiss goodbye to the gym: How to stay fit while commuting to work

Kiwis who cycle or run to work to keep fit say the positives far outweigh the negatives.

'Exercise snacking': Ten 45-second exercises to try

No time for a 30-minute walk? Try a few of these brief workouts instead.

Stuck in the mud: Tough kids take on muddy Clifton course

School kids across Hawke's Bay dip, dive and weave through challenging course.

Is night-time the right time? The pros and cons of exercising after 8pm

Evening exercise offers health benefits but requires careful planning.

Dog walkers hot under the collar about proposed changes

Dog owners are hot under the collar about proposed changes to off leash areas at beach.

Muscles in knots? Here’s how to loosen them up

NY Times: Knots don’t cause permanent damage but can cause chronic pain if left untreated.

How much saturated fat can you ‘get away’ with eating?

A new study suggests athletes and regular exercisers can tolerate more than we think.