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Top tips for trimming down in the New Year

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Personal trainer Joseph Ralph gives readers his top tips to get in shape following the indulgent festive season

	Turn your holiday housekeeping into exercise You can easily turn your holiday housekeeping into a mood enhancing, calorie burning...
	Make your next shopping trip a shopping centre workout! No one likes the idea of packing on the kilos during the holiday season, but the truth is, most of...

	Guide to deep breathing Deep breathing is a great way to relax your body. As well as increasing your oxygen intake,...
	Guide to cardiovascular equipment Fitness machines, such as treadmills and exercise bikes, offer great fitness benefits either...

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Working out your walking needs

A study found that adults who exercise with a partner are more likely to exercise regularly and much less likely to give up than those who do it alone.

Core exercises

Keep your core muscles in check with targetted exercises.

Heart-Healthy Activities

Here are several small steps that can infuse heart-healthy intensity into your everyday work and play. If you’re new to physical activity, start carefully – be sure you’re comfortable with the walking and general movement advice in the earlier chapters before trying to do more. Then introduce small advances, easing up when you feel you need a break.

Simple back exercises you can do at home

Simple exercises to strengthen back muscles, and help you recover from injury.

Start Walking

Get back to basics and make regular walking a joyful experience.

Keeping hydrated

The health benefits of drinking water are endless. Here's some tips for staying hydrated whilst walking . . .

Swimming: The Pros and Cons

Why you should swim - and what to be aware of - before hitting the pool

Walking Guides - New Zealand

Learn the best places to walk in your city and get tips on where to walk around New Zealand.

4 stretches for better sleep

You can do yoga anytime but we recommend it before bedtime as a way to soothe away the stresses of the day. The following four introductory yoga poses are good for increasing circulation around the heart and promoting relaxation. And you can actually do them in bed, in your pyjamas, before going to sleep. Hold each pose for at least 30 seconds.