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‘No pain, no gain’: Experts debunk common workout myth
New York Times: Should you always be sore after a workout? Experts explain if it’s true.

‘I hope to inspire other rangatahi’: Turning adversity into a new business
'I’m just trying to help as many people as I can, that’s my passion.'

Opinion: Your body doesn’t have to go downhill in your 60s
Telegraph: It's never too late to get fitter, stronger, and happier.

The secret to better running? Walking
New York Times: The run-walk method can help runners go further with less fatigue.

How Push Gummies are bringing creatine on command
Brittany Allan talks to Tom Raynel about her creatine supplement start-up Push Gummies.

Northland ladies on the march - leisure marching gaining popularity in the region
Leisure marching making big comeback in Northland.

I avoided weight training for years - here’s why I learned to love it
Strength training is essential as we age, but we often don’t know where to begin.

I tried the Samsung Galaxy Ring – here’s the verdict
What can a smart ring teach you about your health and wellbeing?

‘Limb-it-less’ combo conquer IronmanNZ with ‘pig-headed determination’
A Bay woman has helped her friend become the first female amputee to complete IronmanNZ.

Is ‘Zone 2’ the magic effort level for exercise?
New York Times: Slower, steadier workouts might be the key to better metabolic health.

2000, 7000 or 10,000? The real number of steps you need to do to lose weight
Telegraph: Do you really need to hit a ‘magic’ number of steps a day?

I thought I was a fit 52-year-old man – until I tried Reformer Pilates
Telegraph: Pilates isn’t just for toned women.

Three ways to track your fitness over time
New York Times: Gains take time, but regular tracking of strength helps keep you on track.

The big stretch: Four Pilates tips for beginners
New York Times: Instructors share their best advice for beginners.

Simple heart-healthy foods you can find at the supermarket
With just a few food swaps, you can make your favourite meals more heart-friendly.

Gym-goer, 20, suffers four cardiac arrests after consuming pre-workout drink
The woman was left fighting for her life after having a few sips before working out.

The basics on how to build muscle fast and the best exercises for it
Telegraph: Here’s our expert guide to fast-track your muscle-building journey.

The Richard Branson diet: How he stays super-fit at 74
Times: The billionaire shows no signs of slowing down. So what's his secret?

The 5 most annoying gym habits - and how to avoid doing them
An etiquette expert has weighed in on how to avoid being the 'gym creep'.

Dumbbells, deadlifts and dairy cows: The rural gym with four-legged observers
No gym rats staring here, just livestock.

New travel and tourism trends: The rise of cultural running retreats
See the world in a pair of running shoes.