The time of year when the weather gets better always brings with it a lot of fitness events, but not all events are created equal! There are some that you really shouldn’t miss. We’ve put together our top 3 upcoming events that provide great challenges and a whole lot of fun (check out the Tough …
Get info on the latest news in health and fitness from around the world and in Aotearoa: Kiwis toward top of obesity stats A United Nations report released this month has shown that New Zealand and our across-the-ditch neighbours Australia have been named as two of the fattest countries in the developed world. We’re not …
New Zealand is a country surrounding by water; Kiwis grow up in and around oceans, lakes, rivers, streams and pools, which is why it’s important to get our children familiar with swimming and feeling safe around water from a young age. Silverdale’s Northern Arena, in conjunction with Manuka Doctor’s ApiTherapy range, are offering a term …
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The NZ Real Health team were ringside to experience the Hydr8 ZERO Explosion live boxing action at the Trusts Stadium in Auckland on June 13! One of the key highlights of the night was watching our most decorated female boxer, Daniella Smith, take on Australia’s Arlene Blencowe. ‘Proper’ women’s boxing for undercard fights has previously …
For those of you who like variety in your workout regime, there’s always something new happening in the world of fitness. Here’s what’s going on overseas in exercise (and where you can find them in New Zealand if they’re here!): Aerial yoga Defy the laws of physics with airborne yoga! Founded by Christopher Harrison, a …
Nothing feels better than a brand spanking new pair of workout shoes. Nike have fronted up with some fantastic new trainers for the beginning of 2013, and we’ve got the deets right here. Will you be rocking a pair of these next time you hit the gym? Nike Flyknit Lunar1+ Based on the hugely popular …
They say, ‘getting old is not for the elderly’. This is not the case for a group of senior Aucklanders who are enthusiastically reclaiming their health and vitality as part of a community-based initiative run by the YMCA. Designed by AUT, never2old is a health and wellness programme running in several YMCA Auckland centres, structured …