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How Hyrox became the everyday athlete’s Everest
New York Times: Since it began in Germany in 2017, Hyrox has exploded in popularity.
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In support of bras as essential sports kit
Danielle Aitchison now runs faster after being professionally fitted for a bra.
Apartment owners win $40k after tribunal rules CAB legal levy invalid
The levy was subsequently revealed to be for the purpose of paying to fund a court battle.
'All good things come to an end': NZ fans react to Liverpool star's shock departure
Kiwi football fans say the club 'legend' is leaving at the right time.
Brendon McCullum to stay as England coach after mending relationship with Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes has backed the changes but must prove his fitness and form.
What is heart rate variability – and why are office workers obsessed with it?
New York Times: Fitness tech is everywhere – including the workplace. Is that healthy?
I became a runner in midlife. Here’s how you can, too
Washington Post: How to start running in your 40s and 50s – and actually enjoy it.
Olympic champ’s brave bid to save her paddling career
Alicia Hoskin had surgery three weeks ago to remove a rare extra rib in her neck.
Sam Wallace on twins starting school, quiet house and new fitness app
Sam and his wife reflect on pushing through years and creating their dream business.
Not in the mood to exercise? These simple daily habits work for me every time
Telegraph: Eleven tips for low-energy days from fitness writer Caroline Idiens.
'On cloud nine': Triathlete with cystic fibrosis makes Ironman history
Kirsty Parsons raced for nearly 15 hours, finishing just before 11pm on Saturday.
I'm a longevity doctor. This is why I'll never give up alcohol
Telegraph: Fear of alcohol can be more harmful than moderate use.
They hated exercise. Weight-loss drugs changed everything
New York Times: How weight-loss drugs are reshaping workouts for many.
An all-or-nothing mindset could be hurting your exercise and health goals
Washington Post: Given up on your NY resolution already? Here are some tips to help.
Kiwi flies into world top 10 at Hyrox
The former Air New Zealand flight attendant is now ranked ninth in the world.
Carnivore v vegetarian: The great diet debate playing out in regional NZ kitchens
All Krystie Miller's meals centre on protein and fat. Luciane Calabrese is the opposite.
What is ‘Jeffing’? This walk-run technique can help you get in shape
Washington Post: The approach was invented for a beginner running class in 1973.
New weight-loss jab Mounjaro approved but high monthly cost limits access
Patients taking Mounjaro at its highest dose lost an average 22% of body weight – doctor.
Mixing your workouts could help you live longer, major study finds
Telegraph: Those doing the widest mix of sports cut early death risk by up to 19%.
From hospital bed to exercise award: The 300kg dad who refused to give up
At his lowest, James McDiarmid weighed just over 300kg and was near death.
Boxing great Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement
He will first meet Mike Tyson in a high-profile exhibition bout this autumn.
What science says we’ve been getting wrong about exercise
Washington Post: For most of human history, living was exercise. It still can be.
From Waipu to the world: Local fitness pair target Hyrox podium in Sweden
Waipu teammates Gilly Costello and Mick Treend will race in Stockholm in June.
This Kiwi says he can help billionaires stay young. I found out how
Truckie-turned-entrepreneur Josh Kersten now outfits billionaires and NBA teams.
Want to lose weight? Here’s why exercise probably won’t help
We've all been conditioned to focus on the wrong number, writes Dr Jordan Metzl.
7 lifestyle changes that are more effective than longevity treatments
Telegraph: Basic habits like diet, sleep and movement outperform pricey therapies.
Why coffee is so good for your heart and the healthiest way to drink it
Telegraph: New research links morning coffee to a 31% lower risk of heart-related death.
The five health benefits of slow running
Telegraph: Why would you want to run any other way?
Adding this much exercise to your daily routine may boost longevity
Washington Post: Just a bit more exercise could save 1 in 10 people from an earlier death.
Strength not shape: Women's gym changing misconceptions
'I got really sick of many female gyms’ singular focus on weight loss.'