Fitness

Some have completed Wanaka Challenge, or conquered the Lake Hayes Women's Triathlon, some have quit their jobs and travelled overseas.

More than 1000 women are expected at Millbrook later this month to take part in the Sparc REAL Women's Duathlon Series, a non-competitive event designed to encourage all women to experience the benefits of "REAL" - regular exercise, active lives.

More is better when it comes to alleviating lower back pain - more exercise, that is.

The following programme combines flexibility and strengthening exercises to help prevent or alleviate lower back pain. You should consult an osteopath before starting this programme if you already have acute or chronic lower back pain.

Nordic walking, a fitness walking technique using specially designed poles, is becoming popular.

Spring is here, and that's the signal for us to have a look at our health and fitness habits.

The Dunedin Full and Half Marathon is just over five weeks away, so how's the training going? It's been a tough winter, but hang in there, your efforts will be rewarded. Gary Dawkins has a few tips to keep you motivated.

Congratulations to those who have almost completed our second 10-week fitness and fat-loss programme.

Up to now, we have focused on strength and stamina. Now it's time to learn how to loosen up the muscles we have conditioned over the past 20-30 weeks.

Well done! We have now completed eight weeks of resistance and cardiovascular training. This week you can put the weights and Swiss ball back in the cupboard. We're going back to body weight exercises only, with a higher emphasis on cardiovascular conditioning.