Building fitness and strength is often associated with movement such as lifting heavy weights, running, or pushing through high-intensity workouts.
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The idea is straightforward: consume 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking, then follow it with 30 minutes of low-intensity cardio.
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The 2026 London Marathon saw world records tumble, and new benchmarks set for elite running.
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Is weighted walking a fad or is it actually better than regular walking?
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You check your smartwatch after a run. Your fitness score has dropped. You’ve burnt hardly any calories. Your recovery score is really low. It’s telling you to take the next 72 hours off exercise.
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What is Japanese walking? Japanese walking is a structured interval-walking method that was researched and developed in Japan in the […]
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If you have been the same weight for most of your adult life, but notice your clothes are getting tighter around menopause, you’re not alone.
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You’re more likely to injure yourself while exercising in cold weather because your body and especially your muscles behave very differently in lower temperatures.
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Heart rate zones are a simple yet powerful way to understand and guide your training intensity.
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A slower, more inclusive sport where anyone can get involved, irrespective of their ability or experience.
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If the gym leaves you cold, organised sport isn’t your jam, and the thought of a long walk has you running for the couch, then exercise snacking could be your key to a longer, stronger and healthier life.
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Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that causes pain, stiffness and swelling, and reduces your range of motion. It often affects the knees, hips and hands, although it can also occur in other joints throughout the body.
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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.