Body & Fitness

Heard the hype around this supplement? It's not just for the heavy lifters. We break down the basics on creatine.

The resilient teenager is a record-breaking athlete.

We talk to a woman in her seventies about becoming a first-time gym junkie and how exercise has enhanced her life

Keep your vision in check.

Azura, Charlie and K’Lee are battling their body image insecurities together

A well-fitting bra will take you places, whether you're strolling to coffee or hitting the gym.

The resilient radio presenter is overcoming obstacles and achieving her dreams

How to tell if your exercise regime is on the right track

A heart attack taught the champion runner to live life to the fullest

Make the daily gym commute as easy as walking to the next room.

Water way to enjoy exercise! Dive in and lap up the wellbeing benefits

Seven exercises to keep you on your toes – and no flash equipment required!

Once unable to motivate herself daily, Lisa wants to unlock everyone’s potential

Best friends Jackie Robertson and Becki Ross are fighting bowel cancer together

After months of agony, the Canterbury mum was relieved when she was finally diagnosed with coeliac disease

Lisa’s strength in fighting cancer is inspiring others

The radio host was all out of puff and had to relearn how to breathe!

As winter officially arrives and we reach for those little bottles to boost our immunity, we ask the experts: are supplements really necessary? Or are we handing over our hard-earned cash for the privilege of generating brightly coloured pee?  “In theory, we should be getting everything we need from eating a healthy varied ‘real food’ […]

Meet the Kiwi woman ageing in reverse

You have the healthy diet down pat. Now what? General surgeon Dr Karan Rajan shares his practical advice

Pounding the pavement might be the secret to long-term health. But how do you do it right?

Simple lifestyle choices and changes can help ensure that the symptoms and phases don’t end up ruling your daily routine

Anja shares her journey in the hope of breaking the stigma about endo

After losing an eye, the Hamilton disability sector worker warns young diabetics to take their health seriously

We take a closer look at the impact of the disease on eye health

After learning to walk again, the mum is determined to keep on posing

Just weeks after giving birth, a rare condition left Jess fighting for her life

Adopt these simple – and surprising – health hacks to live a longer, happier life.

At 71, the star’s marathoner mum is hard to keep up with. Luckily, he’s pretty quick too

The Shortland Street star wants sufferers to know it’s not a life sentence

With an election in October, the politician’s put some weights behind her words!

All your questions answered on breast cancer in Māori, Pasifika, Indigenous Communities

The health guru has nutted out a regime that everyone can follow

She’s using all her traditional skills to beat her diagnosis

How the bubbly mover and shaker keeps on top of a condition that needs constant attention

Kate Tieman's tummy issue turned out to be Crohn's diseasse

The pain from Madeleine's period was so bad she would faint

Let down by docs, Sharron did some digging to come up with the right diagnosis

After a health scare, the broadcaster stepped up to the plate and lost 15kg

Unlock the secret to a restful night's sleep with these essential sleep aids and tips.

The popular Kiwi’s a good sport when it comes to ageing well

Surprising even himself, the broadcaster embarks on a marathon mission

When depression hit, the Mean Mums’ star turned to Māori medicine

If the heat keeps you up at night, try these tricks to cool down.

Early detection is your best line of defence

One of our most powerful wellness tools requires little more than a pair of stretchy pants and a few minutes of our time

Springing into action will be a breeze with these expert tips on how to discover the best exercise for you

From sleep to supplements we share the best natural methods to promote wellbeing and help get your hormones back in harmony

The netballer reveals how injury and loneliness nearly robbed her of a sporting dream

Kathryn would be in a wheelchair if it wasn’t for generous strangers

When rhythmic gymnast Katherine was facing end-stage renal failure, a stranger jumped at the chance to help

The mum’s life hung in the balance as she waited for her routine scan

Despite a rocky start, the popular TV personalities have a knock-out friendship that sees them regularly facing off at the gym

The Shorty star’s psychic reading revealed a real-life medical emergency

Thinking she had indigestion, Maggie carried on with her day, not realising she was in dire danger

After a painful boating accident, the yachtie can't wait to get back on the water and shine

We don’t need all the fancy equipment to get fit.

Restoring his health with the precious gift of a kidney helped her relate to other patients' transplant journeys

In an exhausting year that saw her clashing with bitter, lockdown-weary callers, the veteran radio host was also battling a health crisis at home

Sinead took desperate measures to be the mum she wanted to be – and to lose the bloat

The radio star’s been forced to reassess his lifestyle after another cardiac crisis

Amy can’t believe that something as small as a pimple had her fighting for her life

Some of us live with essential workers, pets or the vulnerable. How vigilant do we need to be with cleaning surfaces? What are the guidelines around physical contact within our bubble?

''Quite happy to be in lockdown with this cutie pie.''

Have a trampoline sitting in your backyard? Put it to good use during the lockdown and get in a workout that's than child’s play.

Coronavirus is a stark reminder that we should not be complacent about preventing the spread of any contagious illnesses.

Looking after our health is more important than ever. Erin Fisher shares some simple ways to help you stay well

Working out might seem like the last of your priorities at the moment but as experts explain exercise can not only help boost your immunity but also support your mental health during this anxious time.

The ex-mayor has a new challenge to tick off.

Richard spent time with Rita and her Hollywood star husband Tom Hanks, who both tested positive for the virus - and now he has a positive test result too.

How this viral infection could affect you.

The Hollywood couple is currently in Australia with Tom currently filming an upcoming Elvis Presley biopic.

Ahead of World Glaucoma Awareness Week, we talk to an expert about the myths surrounding the eye disease that affects up to 115,000 Kiwis and what you can do to prevent unnecessary vision loss as you age.

"I love my new body more than I ever did when I was very slim," one mum tells.

The Prime Minister has shared information about how to protect yourself from the virus and what the Government is doing about it. Within hours of her post a fourth case was confirmed.

The Choosing Wisely campaign encourages well-informed conversations around your options.

''I was doing lots like Waka Ama, dragon boating, softball and cheerleading. But I was getting bigger and bigger,'' she tells.

Pelvic mesh implants made life miserable for many women. The silver lining is it has helped to focus attention on why we should all look after our pelvic floor health.

"I never had a problem with my body at 192 kilos," Lisa Stirling asserts. "I felt confident in that body. I felt good about myself and I felt happy."

Putting needles into your skin to help reduce pain might sound counter-productive, but acupuncture is one of the oldest practices of traditional Chinese medicine used for pain reduction.

Hormones can be unbalanced at any age by various aspects of modern life and they effect everything from our weight to our sex drive, but a simple test could help bring you back to balance.

"She was someone who had a whole lot of warmth," Patrick told viewers.

''I definitely have days where I say, 'Why me?'''

Running is not only good for you, it is convenient and affordable - and it's as simple as putting one foot in front of the other.

From Adele to Khloe Kardashian, here's some of our fave celebs who have had some incredible weight loss transformations over the years.

We chat to eight of our favourite TV and radio stars about their current health and fitness levels and how they plan to look after their wellbeing this year.

The newlywed shares how she overcame her yo-yo dieting ways to build a healthy new lifestyle.

The Grammy Award-winning singer recently showed off her slimmed-down figure during a holiday in the Caribbean with celeb pals Harry Styles and James Corden.

Deborah has decided to leave the alcohol Matrix, but it's not the giving up drinking part that's causing her trouble.

Spot reduction is the idea that you can reduce fat on targeted areas by performing exercises which concentrate on them, however, it's not exactly that simple.

The Goop Lab is set to premiere on January 24th featuring “boundary-pushing wellness topics”.

Brigitte Mouat was told she'd never eat again after a botched operation in 2007 and at one point her health was so dire, she was preparing for the end.

''I'm going to do it!'' she has vowed.

Whether you’ve already been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you have pre-diabetes, or you just want to get your blood sugar under control, the key to managing diabetes is knowledge.

“I don’t give a toss about what people think I look like, I am just me. Love me or hate me, I’m just me.”

Fifty is the new 20, baby!

Do you know how much is too much? Chances are, you’re drinking a lot more than you should be.

''There are days where things don't affect me at all, and then there are days where I'll be overwhelmed with sadness.''

''Lionel was my inspiration. I had the perfect gold, glittery dress that I wanted to wear and even though I couldn’t do it up when I bought it, I said, 'I’m going to get into that dress for Lionel.'''

From forward neck, hunched back, and rounded shoulders to a tilted pelvis and one-legged lean, neglected postures invite all kinds of chronic neck and back pain. Here's what you can do about it.