GOOD news for workers chained to their desk who are unable to do regular exercise: the "treadmill desk" is becoming a common sight in larger offices across the US, enabling workers to walk while they work - and stroll themselves thin. Some workers are losing as much as 25kg a year. More

We’ve all been there. You need to go for a run, but the weather is just too cold and wet, and going to the gym just isn’t an option. In which case, a treadmill at home makes the perfect alternative for your cardio workout. Lucky for you, CardioTech are behind three of the best treadmills in the fitness industry. More

View the latest videos of Ian Jacobs live on stage at the 2011 Fitness & Health Expo in Brisbane.  More

Do you exercise? If so, people see you as ''a harder worker, more confident, and [as having] more self-control'' than non-exercisers, according to a recent issue of the Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology.
Dr. Kathleen A. Martin and colleagues at McMaster University in Ontario asked 627 Canadian men and women to rate the personality and physical attributes of individuals based on a brief description that included the person's gender and exercise habits. More

Carrying unhealthy extra weight can play a role in the development of chronic health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, joint problems and some cancers, reports the Department of Health and Ageing.  More

When it comes to working out, many people skip a vital part – stretching. It may seem like an afterthought to some, but stretching is a crucial part of good health, and an important step toward an injury-free workout. Just look at a few of the benefits that stretching can give you. More

With so much health and fitness information coming from so many different sources, it's no wonder people are confused. What does it take to get fit? Will crunches get rid of my spare tire? What’s the best way to lose weight? Here are the top six responses.  More