Sometimes you need a good workout. Sometimes you need a fast one. If you’re short on time, your most efficient bet for both is to crank out total-body exercises. One star move that fits the bill: kettlebell swings. “Swings work almost every major muscle in the body,” says Jacquelyn Baston, owner of Triple Fit in Chicago. That includes […] More
People have an affinity for climbing. I used to climb an endless amount of trees as a kid. But it doesn’t go away when you grow up. Bouldering is my challenge for this year’s Women’s Health #WHGetsFit winter fitness challenge, and I’m loving it. Climbing has only just been added to the list of Olympic sports. It’s […] More
Whenever someone sprints pass me on my daily walk/attempted run, I can’t help but feel envious of how effortless they make running seem. Like how are you looking like you should be featured on the cover of while I’m here lumbering along? Well, just like starting a new job, starting from scratch can feel super […] More
Wearing the right sports bra is so important for breast health and your performance. Did you know that your breasts move an average of 9cm with every running stride? What level impact bra should you be wearing? Running and any other sport which has a lot of movement and jumping requires a high-impact sports bra. […] More
Is someone already hogging the cable machine? Pull your self towards a sexy back and toned arms on the functional floor with the classic row. Rowing movements are hands down the best for back sculpting, but traditional sing-arm rows make it easy to over-rotate your torso and use your body angle (rather than your muscles) […] More
Winter is a harsh season, particularly for one’s health, and it requires that you pay a bit more attention to the fighter in you that doesn’t relent – your immune system. While immune-boosting supplements have their place, we suggest that before you head out to the pharmacy, pass by your local grocery store first. “When […] More
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
