If you want to get fit, stay right where you are – on your computer! It may seem a little strange, but the internet is a great place to start when it comes to researching, implementing and deciding on a fitness routine.

There are loads of sites out there that are dedicated to helping you get fit, whether it’s mapping out your runs, providing expert advice or offering support.

Here are our five favourite fitness websites - we're sure you'll love them, and get as much benefit out of them as we have!
 

nikeplus.nike.com 

activesmart.co.nz

kiwichallenge.co.nz

This website is all about the Kiwi Workplace Challenge. It’s a virtual 12-week race around New Zealand and Australia, which starts May 1. On this site, you can sign up your work team to compete against other teams in the challenge. To move around the course all you have to do is enter the number of steps you have taken and the activities your team has participated in. The more physical activity you and your team have completed in reality you do the further you can get your team around the virtual track.

everybody.co.nz

43 Things is a goal setting, social networking website which encourages you to set goals and stick to them, including your fitness and health goals. It allows you to make a list of your goals based on the idea that if your write down your goals you will achieve them. You can also write a blog to keep track of your progress, and participate in a thing called Cheers. Cheers allows others to motivate and support your journey in reaching your goals. 

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