Becoming a world champion takes extreme discipline and a fitness routine that will keep you fit and in shape to compete against the world’s best. We had a chat with rowing world champion and two time Olympian Kirsten McCann (who just got back from the World Rowing Championships in Austria) to find out what her […] More
Think about how you feel on the treadmill versus during a high-intensity interval workout: You probably feel like you could maintain that steady-state for a pretty solid amount of time without wheezing, while just one round of HIIT leaves you gasping for breath. That difference is important to understand, because it’s how you can tell […] More
Instagram is jam-packed with #BodyGoals motivation – but honestly, which of those hundreds of trainers can actually get you squatting? As a fitness newbie myself, I look for inspiration on Instagram – and I’ve totally fallen in love with these trainers’ workouts. You might just love them too, so check it out. The 4 Best […] More
Winter is almost over and with this change of seasons comes an avalanche of events. If you, like me, are already itching for summer and feeling a little ‘spring’ in your step… then, Dad jokes aside, you’re going to love these events. But how do you choose? Relax, you don’t need to — we’ve done […] More
Pulsing — i.e., moving a part of your body up and down in a tiny, repetitive motion — is a staple in barre, cycling and even yoga classes. It can burn like hell when you’re doing it. But have you ever found yourself in this bobbing motion, wondering: Good news: Pulsing is definitely doing something […] More
Steak tartar? Sure. Tuna tartar? I’ll try it! Chicken tartar? Hard, pass. But what happens if you bite into a piece of your bird only to find an undercooked (or even raw!), fleshy pink inside that screams “don’t eat me?” Do you immediately spit it out across the table? (Sorry @ dinner guest.) Start chugging […] More
Before we talk about Tatjana Schoenmaker, take a trip down memory lane – to your swimming lane… Your first swimming lesson, then your first gala at school and the roaring crowd cheering you on at the end of the finish line. When swimming powerhouses Penny Haynes, Natalie du Doit and Suzaan van Biljon represented South […] More
Yup – you heard right – now’s your chance to win a trip for two to Mauritius with Monster Energy, SWEAT 1000 and ! Looking for a workout with a view? Mauritius is proof that working up a sweat is easier with the right scenery. From colourful coral reefs and azure blue waters to twisting […] More
