One surefire way to improve your pushup game is by trying the hand-release pushup. This variation on the phys. ed. classic will target a lot of the same muscles used in a standard pushup — shoulders, chest, and core. But it will work them even harder by breaking down each stage of the exercise. What’s […] More
Often referred to as your body’s “powerhouses,” your glutes (a.k.a. the muscles that make up your booty) help you do pretty much everything from strolling around to squats. But thanks to desk jobs and endurance sports, tight glutes are common. “An imbalance of activity — either too much or too little — usually causes tight […] More
We’re celebrating these local brands, that were featured as part of our Fitness Awards. These proudly South African activewear brands are the ones to keep your eyes on this year! 1/ Rush Activewear Tester: Susan Barrett, Managing Digital Editor 1/Rush Sports Short These high-rise sports shorts are perfect for coverage if you’re not a big […] More
It’s easy to skip out on the gym when you’d only have 15 minutes to sweat before running out the door. But that’s the beauty of circuit training: You can get through a total-body, calorie-burning workout at turbo speed in your own living room and still make it to work on time. You can use […] More
Torn between watching Netflix and working out? I get it. But what if I told you there was a move you could do to tone your arms, abs, shoulders, and back while sitting down? It’s called the seated overhead press. It’s kind of similar to a military shoulder press, but instead of using your bodyweight as resistance, […] More
Warmer days call for making the most of your time in the great outdoors — especially with the holiday season upon us! The team took a bunch of hydration packs outdoors as part of a fitness gear trial — all in the name of “fun in the sun”. Avid hiker, cyclist or trail runner? We’ve […] More
You can never have enough gym gear, right? That was certainly the feeling in the WH office as we browsed Black Friday deals from all our favourite activewear brands… most of us already wearing activewear. But unlike with, say, jeans, activewear can’t just look cute, it needs to hold its own in a workout, too. […] More
When you want something healthy, crunchy and easy to nosh on-the-go, nuts of all kinds — almonds, peanuts, pistachios, cashews — are an easy go-to. And, given that nuts are good sources of fat, fibre and protein — along with a slew of different vitamins and minerals — you can feel pretty darn good about […] More
