Fitness
Top tips to have fewer regrets by the end of the week
Many of us have regrets at the end of the week about things we did or things we wish we would have done. But there is good news. Psychotherapist Amy Morin has compiled a list of ways you can have… Audio
Match Fit helping to break down mental health barriers
Alex Flint is currently putting a group of former All Blacks through their paces in TV3's Match Fit show. He joins the show to discuss the Match Fit experience and the positive impact the series is… Audio
Why dangerous falls are on the rise around the world
Globally, falls are the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional deaths worldwide after traffic accidents. And modern lifestyles are making our balance worse, leaving us more vulnerable to… Audio
Professor Michael Baker answers your Covid-19 questions
Professor Michael Baker has been a constant and reassuring presence on Sunday Morning throughout the Covid-19 lockdown period. He returns to answer your questions and ours about the pandemic and the… Audio
Covid 19: How much lockdown exercise are Kiwis getting?
How much physical activity are Kiwis actually doing during the Level 4 lock down period? It's a question Associate Professor Elaine Hargreaves and her team from the University of Otago are asking in… Audio
Losing the F.A.T: What is Female Athlete Triad?
We think of those in the world of fitness as exceptionally healthy people, but my next guest is helping to shine a light on an unhealthier aspect of the industry. Nats Levi was working as a fitness… Audio
Police training college fitness test ditched
'Wannabe' police recruits will only have to pass one, not two fitness tests to get into police training college.
The physical competency test, which is in essence an obstacle course, has been ditched… Video, Audio
Saeed Ghandhari: Optimistic Mars One applicant
In spite of the financial demise of the company behind the ambitious plans to colonise the red planet, New Zealand Mars One applicant, Saeed Ghandhari, is hopeful the project will still go ahead. Audio
Richard Beddie: exercise awards and trends
Richard Beddie, the chief executive of Exercise NZ, talks about the winners at the Exercise Industry Awards held on Saturday night in Auckland. As well as recognising trainers and gyms, it also… Audio
Modern teens less fit than parents at same age - study
Teenagers are less fit and weigh more than the previous generation, according to a 40-year study comparing 15-year-olds with their parents at the same age.
Teau Aiturau: getting South Auckland cycling
Teau Aiturau is using his weight loss efforts to encourage more Pacific families living in South Auckland to get on a bike. Affectionately known as Mr T he set up a charitable trust, Triple Teez to… Audio
The Brown Buttabean driving fitness across Auckland
Samoan fitness success story in New Zealand is motivating others in the Pacific region to start living a healthier lifestyle. Audio
Gym-related ACC claims rise again
There are renewed calls for the fitness industry to be regulated after the number of ACC gym related claims rose again last year. Nearly 53,000 claims were made last year, more than double the amount… Audio
Police frustrated by lost trampers
Police are frustrated with the number of people having to be rescued from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Audio
Call of the cold
Most people's reaction to cold weather is to stay indoors and rug up. But for enthusiasts, the benefits of exposure to cold outweighs the discomfort. Audio
CrossFit: a new religion?
With an estimated 4 million daily practitioners worldwide and an emphasis on the power of shared experience and community, CrossFit shows many of the characteristics of an emerging modern religion, a… Audio
Christchurch Council considering charging park bootcamps
Sporting enthusiasts who are inappropriately using Christchurch's parks could land everyone with fees for using public spaces. Video, Audio
Sports clubs tackle decline in player numbers
Changing farming patterns and "lazy" parents are hurting club sport numbers even in heartland rugby territory, club administrators say. Video
World experts in wearable tech gather to inspire NZers
Sensors that tell you whether you're doing those press ups too slowly, a collar that monitors how much food you're eating, and strap on arms for those who have lost movement in their limbs. Some of… Audio
Healthy or Hoax?
Healthy or Hoax is a new podcast series from RNZ that looks at the new-fangled fads and tempting new trends and asks if they're really up to much. In short: Do. They. Work? Presented by Carol… Audio