Have skates, will travel
While most teenagers dream of travelling the world sometime in their future plans, Hannah Jensen…
Browsing: Sport
Pathway to podium
This month Fitness Journal profiles its second Waikato Pathway to Podium athlete; triathlete Fynn Thompson.…
The human powerhouse
Meet Rory Lynch – the first of our ‘guest writers’ in an ongoing Fitness Journal…
Faster, Higher, Stronger
What are the Olympics? What does it mean to be an Olympian? How do you…
Momentum building ahead of Waikato season
A host of player signings has coincided with the 2000th season member joining the Waikato…
2016 Waikato Mitre 10 Cup Squad Announced
A 30-man Waikato squad, featuring 10 players in their first season with the province, has…
Waikato’s future medal makers
Future world stage contenders were recognised at the recent Waikato Pathway to Podium three year…
The Road from Waikato to Rio: Zoe Stevenson
This year Rowing New Zealand named its largest-ever team for an Olympic Games, with 31…
Ten from ten for New Zealand at final World Rowing Cup
New Zealand’s elite rowers confirmed their status as a world rowing powerhouse topping the medal…
An athlete with endometriosis
New Zealand cyclist Kirstie James is no stranger to success. The impressive athlete has competed…
Goal achiever
When it comes to excelling in sport, Hannah Jensen is something of a pocket rocket;…
Serious about skiing?
Waikato Big Mountain Skier, Matt Sweet, at only 17, has skied competitively for years –…
Concussion discussion
There has been significant attention paid to the occurrance of concussion in sport recently. Rugby…
St John’s College athlete development programme
Athlete development at St John’s College is receiving global input, as part of a national…
Momentum building ahead of Waikato season
A host of player signings has coincided with the 2000th season member joining the Waikato…
The road from Hamilton to Rio: Cameron French
With the countdown on to the Rio Olympic Games, Waikato is proud to be home…
Want to save a penalty kick?
Here’s how to increase your odds University of Waikato Professor Rich Masters passes on tried…
A man of many abilities
The quote on Maioro Barton’s business card is a perfect fit for him: “Dwell less…
From whoa to go
Jaimie Jefferson is well used to winning glossy sashes – but up until the last…
Feel the power
Bridget Boyle is a relative newcomer to the sport of powerlifting. The 42-year-old is relishing…
The power of resistance training
Erin Mascalle has represented Northern Districts in cricket and is also a competitive force to…
Netball tips from Maria Tutaia
Netball is one of New Zealand’s most prominent women’s sports, with more than 138,000 registered…
Are you ready for game day?
Bring your A game to your next competition day by keeping a few simple things…
Training tips for young swimmers
When it comes to swimming, there’s no denying the time and effort the sport requires.…
Making waves internationally
Kiwi athlete Danielle McKenzie is making waves internationally. The gutsy 21-year-old is a former World…
A winning partnership
Chiefs Rugby and Waikato Uni have teamed up in a way that benefits students and…
Rugby’s rising star: Damian McKenzie
Twenty-year-old Damian McKenzie is rapidly becoming a household name this Investec Super Rugby season. In…
Injury prevention in youth rugby
In a recent NZ Herald was an article on how repeated head injury and concussion…
Riding the wave of success
What started out as a typical Kiwi pastime has grown to epic proportions for one…