Your guide to finding the right pair of goggles this summer.
30 Nov 2009 |
We reviewed 17 goggles priced between $3 and $50, selected from the major brands. See our top 10 buys and the technical advances worth paying for.
A few CHOICE buys will give you an effective home gym that costs less than $100.
25 Nov 2009 |
Think you need lots of space and money to set up an effective home gym? CHOICE's shopping list of equipment comes in at about $100.
Whether you’re an athlete or just keeping an eye on your health when exercising, what can you expect from a heart rate monitor?
12 Nov 2009 |
Choice tested 19 heart rate monitors for ease of use and performance priced between $30 and $399.
Elliptical crosstrainers offer low-impact, whole-body exercise – but choose the right one.
4 Aug 2009 |
CHOICE put seven models to the test, to find which ones are easiest and most comfortable to use while still giving an effective workout.
How to pick the best pair of running shoes for your foot type
10 Mar 2008 |
Choosing the right pair of running shoes can be a frustrating (and expensive) task. CHOICE discovered even professional runners can find the experience overwhelming.
Find out which is best with CHOICE’s round up of the latest surfboard options.
10 Dec 2007 |
Recently, a new type of mass produced epoxy surfboard arrived on the market which the makers claim is more suitable for novice surfers than the traditional fibreglass surfboard.
Need a bit of help to stay fit? How about some extra motivation?
19 Nov 2007 |
The Nike+ / iPod Sport Kit is a personal workout coach with a difference.
Bodyboards are more affordable, less tiring, safer and easier to transport than surfboards.
29 Oct 2007 |
Bodyboards are a great way to hit the surf without going through the hard yards of learning to surf.
Like to exercise in private rather than in a gym? A treadmill could be for you.
10 Oct 2007 |
We all know we need to exercise, but few of us have the time, or the motivation to fit it into our lives. That's where the home treadmill comes in.
There's strong evidence that wristguards prevent fractures.
26 Jun 2007 |
International studies show that 25 percent of all snowboard injuries affect the wrist, and that 70 percent of wrist injuries are fractures.
Elliptical crosstrainers offer a low-impact, full-body workout at home.
7 Nov 2006 |
The crosstrainer (also called an elliptical trainer) has been growing in popularity. The smooth-flowing movement has been likened to a mix of cross-country skiing and slow running.
Exercise equipment can be fun at first, but what does it take to keep you happy, hooked and healthy?
5 Sep 2005 |
We asked readers who own exercise bikes, treadmills and elliptical trainers what makes for a good or bad purchase decision.
CHOICE reveals the pressure tactics gyms use to lock you into their contracts.
29 Apr 2009 |
It's a common scenario: you decide it's time to do something about your health and fitness and head to the nearest gym, keen to change some bad habits.
There’s a lot of misleading information about exercise — we take a look at fitness facts and fictions
2 Sep 2007 |
There are many myths about exercise — fictions which are endlessly perpetuated and validated through sheer repetition.
Look for someone who's qualified, registered and with good interpersonal skills.
10 Feb 2006 |
Personal training should be a holistic, lifestyle approach to health and fitness — not just having someone make you run around for an hour.
CHOICE’s expert dietitian puts our volunteers' diets to test. Find out how they measured up.
24 Jun 2008 |
The most common problems in our volunteers’ diets were too much salt and not enough calcium, fibre and water.
As a last resort, it can be an effective way to drop the life-threatening kilos.
19 Jan 2010 |
Gastric banding is promoted as a safe, easy and effective way for obese people to lose weight. CHOICE investigates the claims.
Body fat scales can be a better indicator of overall health than their conventional cousins. CHOICE weighs up the options.
10 Dec 2009 |
We tested 12 bathroom scales that measure body fat percentage as well as weight. But can they make you appear healthier than you really are?
A growing number of pharmacies are getting into the weight-loss business, but how do these diet plans weigh up?
20 Jan 2009 |
Pharmacy diet plans may help to shed extra kilos quickly, but most fail to deal effectively with the complex broader issues around weight loss.
Quick-fix diets are never the solution to sustainable weight loss. We give you healthy tips to help you lose weight.
15 Nov 2000 |
Coming to grips with your own body and making the best of what you’ve got is a safer bet than yet another failed diet.