Sport
'Poo-ma pants': Puma removes Hyrox athlete's range after onslaught of jokes
Joanna Wietrzyk’s coach has defended her and urged an end to personal attacks.
Latest from Fitness
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Hyrox slammed for letting athlete finish event after she defecated pants mid-race
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie - eww, eww, eww.
Scientists compared 3- and 90-minute workouts. The result may surprise you
Washington Post: It’s possible that, as the scientists write, 'not all exercise is equal'.
How to train balance as you age
New York Times: Balance declines with age, but there are a few strategies that can help.
'I knew it was going to be popular': The man who made Jump Jam into a Kiwi institution
How Brett Fairweather’s Jump Jam became a fitness staple in NZ schools.
Prescribe exercise for prostate cancer patients, study says
NHS trial finds exercise protects men with prostate cancer from side effects.
Can ‘lymphatic workouts’ really help with bloating or swelling?
New York Times: Some influencers promote specific exercise routines. Here's what to know.
The muscle ability you lose fastest with age - and how to preserve it
Washington Post: It’s never too late to start building muscle power.
‘I was happier when I wasn’t doing it’: Kiwi cyclist on the syndrome that made her quit
Kim Cadzow says RED-S forced her to rethink her cycling career and health.
We're getting cancer younger. Here’s how to reduce your risk
Research links faster biological ageing with higher early-onset cancer risk.
10 minutes of super-slow running can benefit your brain and mood
Washington Post: A run can feel surprisingly easy and still benefit your thinking skills.
Here’s how workplace activity may affect dementia risk
Washington Post: Physical activity on the job has a different impact on the body.
'There's a wave coming': Schools and clinic warn of peptide pressure on boys
Medsafe cautions that unregulated peptides may cause life-threatening reactions.
How to make 65 to 85 your healthiest years yet, according to a longevity expert
Telegraph: Four health pillars to get right for the best chance of an independent old age.
6 exercises physical therapists wish everyone did to age well
New York Times: Try these simple movements to stay strong and limber.
'He's stronger now at 79': Local gym finds success with older clients | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Wiremu Poa went from running a community gym out of his garage to now a booming business in a premium location. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
3 minutes of this activity may cut the risk of 13 cancers, study finds
Washington Post: Simply sitting less and moving more may affect cancer risk.
Supplement scandal: New claims of dodgy reviews and labels across industry
Commerce Commission reveals details of claims about other sports and wellness brands.
'This is so selfish': Backlash after 'mumfluencer' takes baby to the gym at night
The mother shared a clip of herself at the gym with her baby, working out at 9pm.
Does exercising in the cold increase my risk of injury?
New York Times: Experts on how winter temperatures can affect your workout.
Knee pain: Common causes and expert advice for treatment
New York Times: How to differentiate between common types of pain and ways to manage them.
'I don’t want to visit that place again': Why mobility loss isn't inevitable
'When you’re just sitting, waiting for the day to pass ... that’s not living.'
At 43, I was a fit marathon runner – I never expected to have a heart attack
Telegraph opinion: The hardest thing to admit is that I ignored the warning signs.
'Enormous privilege': Outgoing telco boss to lead Les Mills
Jason Paris led One NZ for eight years before announcing last month he was stepping down.
Supplement scandal: Complaints made against more Kiwi companies
More businesses are drawn in as the commission assesses 41 complaints about NZ Muscle.
The four-minute workout that can turn back the clock decades for over-65s
Telegraph: Simple exercises to help you stay stronger for longer.
To get more from your run, try this training strategy
New York Times: Here’s why you should get comfortable leaving your watch at home.
Why ‘super movers’ have healthier brains - and how to be one
Washington Post: Why fast walking has been linked to slower cognitive decline.
Matt Damon’s biceps belong to a ‘tiny’ 137cm stunt woman in Wellington
She is the owner of the 'greatest arms' the Odyssey actor has ever seen.
Why you might need reverse Kegels, according to pelvic floor therapists
Washington Post: Focusing your efforts on the wrong pelvic floor exercises can backfire.