is thrilled to announce the winner of the Women’s Health Next Fitness Star 2019 competition as Joburg-based-financial science degree graduate-turned-fitness instructor, Nomawothi Bafana. Nomawothi Bafana’s first fitness class didn’t go well. Her dad has suggested she try a Kick class with him, and although she’d always played sport at school, she just couldn’t master the […] More
I am not a triathlete by any means. But I was in the area and I had been invited to take part in the brand spanking new event, the Kurland Forest Triathlon. So why not? No wetsuit, no swimming cap, very little prep, but spontaneity is the way in life. So I gave this a […] More
A hidden gym gem (until now), the cable machine cords hold the power to tone it all. Here’s exactly how it changes your fitness and your body… You’ll get stronger faster (yes please!) Imagine doing a biceps curl with a dumbbell — it’s tough on the way up and easier on the way down. That […] More
It’s a late-night and you’re in bed with the lights out. The hearty meal you had for dinner was tasty, but now you’re craving something to nibble on. Oh hello bad-for-you snacks… But before you reach for the packet of salt and vinegar chips, think of all the effort that went into your meal prep […] More
I spent the better part of 2017 and 2018 crocked. First it was a wrist injury that eventually I could no longer ignore, then it was a dislocated shoulder that reached the point where I could no longer train through the pain. Noticing a pattern of stupidity here? Yup, even after years of being a […] More
If you’ve been lusting after a fresh pair of sneakers since forever then now is the time to buy! Zando is having a MASSIVE sale on a number of their products, including tons of popular running, trail and gym shoes. So whether you’re in the market for some new gym shoes or speedy kicks for […] More
What keeps you feeling fuller for longer and helps your muscles recover? Yep, protein. Nutrition and fitness go hand in hand. Good nutrition before a workout can help you train harder for longer. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true: poor nutrition before a workout can jeopardise your gym sesh. The same goes for recovery and […] More
Women’s Health beauty and style writer, Sinead Martin, sits down with Ayanda Thabethe, the model turned actress turned TV presenter for a chat about reinventions, authenticity, what gets her butt to the gym and just how she keeps her 1.1 million Instagram followers entertained. First off, how exactly does Ayanda keep motivated to stay on […] More
