Keeping fit over the holidays may seem an impossible task. All of the delicious food that goes hand-in-hand with the holidays is hard to resist. You may have neither the time nor inclination for your regular exercise during the busy season. Christmas shopping, party planning, getting ready for guests and other errands combine to weaken…
Self-confessed triathlon addict Sean Phelps says, like it or not, open water swimming is a contact sport. “The starts are so fast and furious that participating can only help my triathlon training! It helps you get used to all the bumping and jostling that takes place.” The 49-year-old Senior Lecturer in Sport and Recreation Management…
Olympic swimmer Steven Kent says competing in the Harcourts Beach Series adds a lighter side to his rigorous training schedule. “What I enjoy most about the Harcourts Beach Series is using my swimming talents to have some fun, getting out there with everyone and enjoying the nice Tuesday night weather down at Takapuna Beach. I…
The majority of people who engage in regular activity do so in order to improve fitness, general health and to achieve a sense of accomplishment. Choosing one particular sport that you enjoy, such as running, may seem like the normal thing to do, but many people don’t realise the benefits of mixing things up a…
