The challenge of fitness for mothers
Pregnancy, giving birth and the post-natal biological, physical and mental demands of motherhood can create…
Browsing: Fitness
Water ski and wakeboard injury prevention
When it comes to water sports such as wake boarding and water skiing, Kiwis are…
How to improve your run
Are you a runner? Do you want to become stronger, faster and decrease your risk…
Explore SUP yoga
Whether or not you are already a yoga practitioner, getting out on a paddle board…
Get ready to SUP
Stand-up paddle boarding, or SUPing, is becoming hugely popular among all ages. The sport provides…
Make your 2016 New Year’s resolution life-changing
More than 85 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail, but let’s change that for 2016.…
A passion for Pilates + WIN a Pilates 8 class pass
Riana Leaf loves to prove people wrong. But in the nicest possible way. The vibrant…
The power of Pilates
What is Pilates? Pilates is one of the world’s fastest growing forms of mindful exercise.…
The importance of injury prevention training
When it comes to endurance athletes, Ironman Hall of Famer Bevan Littler is an inspiring…
Mix up your exercise for maximum benefit
Diabetes NZ’s inaugural Diabetes Action Month in November challenged us all to stop turning a…
Use your off season wisely
Heading into the rugby off-season? Take a break from the game, however don’t stop training…
Triathlon: train to prevent injuries
When it comes to triathlon, whether you are a newbie to the sport or a…
How much strength do you lose the further you run?
Find out at the University of Waikato’s site at Round the Bridges on Sunday November…
Round the Bridges spotlight
David Bollond Mental Health Awareness Week took place recently (October 5-11) so what better time…
Shorter relay first for NZ
New Zealand’s first 12-hour Relay for Life will be held in Hamilton when the event…
Exercise clinic gives elderly new lease on life
Above: Noel Ellesmere with student Henry Tang. Elderly people living with chronic health conditions are…
Do I, don’t I? Exercise and pregnancy
When it comes to exercising during and after pregnancy, there is an overload of differing…
Exercise class for mums and babies
When it comes to postnatal exercise, many mums struggle to know where to start. Georgiana…
Yoga for athletes: Yin Yoga
This month I’m keen to tell you about a style of yoga you may not…
Kundalini yoga
Erin O’Hara’s top six exercises for a quick energy lift and tune up. Kundalini Yoga…
Balance training on the Bosu
What is a Bosu? The Bosu is an inflatable device (looks like half a…
Midweek delights
With daylight saving finally kicking off, there is now the opportunity to enjoy an evening…
Not Your Usual Outing
Action galore was the programme at a recent ‘Not Your Usual Outing’ event held at…
Jess’ Journey
I’m sitting in my local café, taking very small bites of the fries in front…
GJ Gardner – dedicated to the business of fitness
A good level of fitness leads to a strong and healthy mind which functions pretty…
Could rowing be the ultimate cardio workout?
If you are looking for a cardio workout to give you the best bang for…
Yoga for athletes: How to safely target your hamstrings
Try this simple yoga sequence to get an effective, targeted stretch in your hamstrings and…
High intensity interval training for triathletes
Triathletes lead very busy lives. Most people who do this sport in New Zealand have…
Training tips for netball
Netball is an explosive, fast paced, dynamic sport which requires stability of the ankles, knees…
Yoga for balance
How well balanced are you, really? Just because we have a right side and a…