Fitness

Strong Legs = a Strong Mind: How Building Lower Body Strength Boosts Mental Resilience

With every lunge you not only improve your physical health but increase the strength of your mind.

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How do I know when it’s time to replace my running shoes?

Any runner will tell you there’s nothing better than slipping on a brand new pair of shoes. But how regularly should runners fork out hundreds of dollars on their next pair?

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Take the stairs – your heart will thank you

Climbing stairs for a few minutes at short intervals throughout the day can boost heart health – new study.

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Six Simple Stretches to Ease a Tight, Stressed Neck

Many people experience neck tension due to stress, poor posture, or long hours spent sitting at a desk.

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Calisthenics: Five ways this bodyweight workout can benefit your fitness

Calisthenics, a workout routine that has existed for centuries, has seen a major resurgence in recent years – partly due to its simplicity and effectiveness.

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Crush Your Fitness Goals with This Effective Body Weight Workout

These seven simple do-at-home exercises will help you increase your strength and tone up.

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Five Essential Exercises for Full-Body Toning

Simple to achieve, these gentle exercises will shape and tone your body in all the right places.

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How to Stay Active and Injury-Free During Winter

Cold weather exercise places greater demands on the body, but a little preparation will ensure you stay active all winter.

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Is your smartwatch making you anxious? Wearables can lead people to stress more about their health

Wearable trackers and monitors (such as smartwatches) are increasingly popular and sophisticated.

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You don’t need a doctor to get more physically active – here are 10 simple steps you can take by yourself

We all know physical activity has many health benefits, including for mental health. It helps manage stress, ease joint or back pain, and boost energy levels.

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Want the health benefits of strength training but not keen on the gym? Try ‘exercise snacking’

The science is clear: resistance training is crucial to ageing well. Lifting weights (or doing bodyweight exercises like lunges, squats or push-ups) can help you live independently for longer, make your bones stronger, reduce your risk of diseases such as diabetes, and may even improve your sleep and mental health.

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Should you still exercise when you’re sick? 5 tips for working out during cold and flu season

The dreaded cold and flu season is upon us, and it can quickly take many enthusiastic exercisers off course.

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Five common Pilates myths and misconceptions

Pilates is an accessible and inclusive workout.

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Everyday Household Chores That Double as Exercise

Maintaining a clean and organised home doesn’t just enhance your living space; it can also contribute to your physical fitness.

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Unlock Holistic Wellness: 8 Yoga Poses for Balance

Discover a holistic approach to wellness with these eight yoga poses, carefully curated to harmonise your mind, body, and breath.

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The 30-30-30 method: How TikTok’s latest fitness trend could help you build healthy habits into your day

One of TikTok’s latest health trends is the the “30-30-30” method. This involves eating 30g protein within 30 minutes of waking up – shortly followed by 30 minutes of low to moderate-intensity cardio.

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Run streaks: is it safe to run every day?

Running is a great form of exercise that has numerous benefits for our health.

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A 20-minute walk a day will prolong your life

In a study conducted by Cambridge University involving 334,000 participants, researchers discovered that just 20 minutes of walking each day can significantly prolong life.

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Unlocking Inner Energy: The Transformative Power of Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini Yoga is a holistic practice that aims to awaken the dormant kundalini energy located at the base of the spine. This particular set of exercises is ideal for beginners and especially beneficial for individuals with back problems or those who spend prolonged periods sitting at a desk.

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The Best Stretches for Stiff, Tight Hips

Hip-opening stretches are essential for maintaining flexibility and mobility, especially given our modern sedentary lifestyles.

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6 easy ways to incorporate exercise into your workday

Weave these simple fitness take-outs into into your workday and you could be getting fitter before you know it!

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Here’s Whats Happens to Your Body and Mind Next Time You Jump on Your Bike

Not just great for the environment, cycling is also a fun, simple and effective form of exercise that can help get you in great shape. Here are seven ways biking benefits your health.

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Get fit and have fun: 5 of our favourite online workouts

These online workouts require no equipment and are fun to follow along to.

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Why you shouldn’t be afraid to start running after middle age

As someone who started marathon running in mid-life, I know how many aches and pains (and doubts) you can have if you take on the challenge to start running at an older age. But as an orthopaedic surgeon who has replaced thousands of worn-out hips and knees throughout my career, I also know just how much exercise actually helps the joints.

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Studies show that fitness or exercise can curb anxiety in patients dealing with a chronic illness such as heart and circulatory problems, fibromyalgia, arthritis, mental health problems, cancer, and breathing disorders.

The study demonstrates that aerobic exercise has profound effects on brain chemistry and physiology. The behavioural effects of a single exercise “intervention” include improved executive function, enhanced mood and decreased stress levels. The results are a big step toward understanding how the positive impact of exercise may accrue over time to cause long-lasting changes in the brain.

“Exercise interventions are currently being used to help address everything from cognitive impairments in normal ageing, minimal cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease to motor deficits in Parkinson’s disease and mood states in depression,” Suzuki says.

So if you’re serious about keeping your mind healthy and active, it’s worth moving your body too.

Research conducted by Roy Morgan showed that almost three in four New Zealanders doesn’t eat the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables. Only around one in three Kiwi women and one in five men eat three or more serves of vegetables and two or more serves of fruit each day, the amount recommended by the New Zealand Ministry of Health.