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
When it comes to baking, few ingredients make cookies as ooey-gooey soft as butter. But ghee fans know that’s not your only option. Back up… what is ghee, you ask? It’s a form of clarified butter (butter that’s simmered at a low boil so the water content and milk solids evaporate), used in Indian cooking […] More
No one can ever forget how quickly Nkateko “Takkies” Dinwiddy got back into form so soon after having her baby. It’s been a while since then, and she’s still in the greatest shape you can imagine. We decided to catch up with her to see how she’s keeping fit and to share her top four combo […] More
If you’ve been part of the #fitsquad for a while, you know all about protein. You’ve seen the buff guys and girls with their protein shakes, those trying to lose weight are munching on protein bars and chicken breasts – it seems like everyone is loading up on muscle-building stuff. And for good reason… Protein […] More
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in all the cells in our bodies, and the most common cause of high cholesterol is an unhealthy lifestyle. Saturated fat – the “bad for you” kind – is found in meat, fish, eggs, butter, cheese, deep-fried, greasy and processed foods. Uh-oh… These foods cause low-density lipoprotein, LDL (the […] More
