Cow-free milk is no passing trend. “While cow’s milk contains nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D and protein, people are turning to non-dairy varieties because of allergies, lactose intolerance and concerns about hormones and antibiotics,” says dietician, Elisa Zied, author of . Supermarkets are heeding the call, with increasing numbers of alternative milk products available […] More
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the words twitch and muscle? Spasms, perhaps. You’d hardly be alone in thinking that. But when it comes to fitness, it’s most commonly associated with fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscles, the two main types of muscle fibres that are activated whenever you exercise, or […] More
Hands up if you’re a fitness-tracker-toting gal. Then we bet you can relate to at least one of these last-ditch attempts to get in those 10 000 steps… “I Run Midnight Laps Around My House” “So, confession time: I count steps on an app not a gadget (totes old school), so I often don’t realise […] More
Started cycling and experiencing butt pain, numbness or saddle sores? My personal journal with butt pain I’ve been cycling for just over two years and I’ve become well-acquainted with my butt during this time. The truth is, your butt always hurts in the beginning. Like with any new sport, your body has to get used […] More
Can’t get enough of your Fitbit? You’re not alone. Whether you want to take your workout at the gym to the next level, are training for a big race, or simply want to see how many steps you can clock in each day, a fitness tracker is a great way to keep tabs on your […] More
There comes a time in every girl’s life where she makes a decision that makes her question her sanity. For me, that was a few weeks ago. I signed up for the 68km trail run. This will be the furthest my little twigs have ever carried me. Desperate for any help I could get, I […] More
If you asked me about rugby 10 years ago, I would’ve told you about how I had no clue about the game, the rules or the positions. I was, however, at every single rugby game at the boys’ school across the road. I obviously wasn’t there to observe the game. When we think about women playing […] More
The first week of October is National Back Care Awareness Week. The South African Society of Physiotherapists dedicates this week to educate the public on the common causes, risks, complications and prevention of lower back pain. So what causes back pain? Back pain is caused by several conditions: arthritis that affects the lower back and […] More
