Achieving greater fitness has never been so much fun.
Do you want to add years to your life, increase your fitness level, strengthen your immunity, look and feel better? Whether it is high intensity, moderate intensity or low intensity, walking has proven health benefits that will add disease free years to you and your family. Studies have shown that walking briskly for around [...]
Whether you find it hard to walk down the end of your driveway or whether you want to give running a go, try taking the 8 week 6km walk/ run challenge and set yourself up for success The 8 week walking/ running programmes aim is to be able to comfortably walk or run 6km [...]
FEBRUARY Sunday 12thKaiwaka Baldrock Run and Mountain Bike Event Saturday 18thTaupo Great Lake Relay Event Sunday 27th Cathay Pacific Half Marathon and 11km walk/ run and the Mangawhai Triathlon MARCH Sunday 4th March – Whangarei Beach to Basin 5.7km or 9km walk or run Sat 17th March – Relay for Life Whangarei Saturday 24th [...]
SMART FITNESS 6 WEEK CHALLENGE THE NEXT SIX WEEKS ARE ABOUT CHALLENGING YOURSELF, ABOUT CREATING LONG TERM HABBITS AND ABOUT ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS THE COST OF THIS CHALENGE IS $60.00, WHICH WORKS OUT TO $10 A WEEK. EACH WEEK EVERYONE WILL BE WEIGHED IN. THE PERSON WITH THE BIGGEST WEIGHT LOSS [...]
We all like a treat now and again, but having a slice of something shouldn’t mean missing a meal because the calorie intake for some “treats” is as much, if not more than we should be consuming in an entire day, especially if we aren’t active. So with this in mind I thought I would [...]
Every year around this time I get an influx of people wanting to start a fitness regime, which is awesome. Some people think I will be offended if they don’t like a class I teach or if they don’t like a particular exercise or piece of equipment in the studio. The truth is life is way [...]
This was the last in a series of events put on by Sport Northland as part of the run walk series 2011. And as with most things they definitely saved the best for last. The 21.2km course is one of New Zealand’s most gentle races (if you can call a half marathon gentle!) and [...]
Here we go again! Another amazing event with local people taking on another mad as challenge. In what is described as New Zealand’s premier cycling event., this event has literally something for everyone. With a 4 x team relay option (40km each) 2 x team relay option (80km each) and 160km solo option as well [...]
With Christmas almost upon us, it is time to start thinking about how we can have a beautiful that is both tasty and healthy too! This recipe comes comes from one of the many fantastic recipe’s from the Healthy Food Guide Traditional Christmas fare does not have to be stodgey and fattening. Take the humble [...]
The holiday season can be enough to derail even the most dedicated exerciser. Here are some tips to help you stay fit through New Year’s. By Carol Sorgen, WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD You’re busy, you’re stressed, … so why not just take a break from your fitness program until the [...]
