Is there such a thing as “sex drive foods”? Seems so. One study shows that vitamin C may increase libido in women. Another finds that people who eat foods high in vitamin C report better moods and have more sex. We’ll take that as another good reason to eat more vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables. […] More
You might have seen your favourite Instagram trainer mention hypertrophy on her strength training posts. Or maybe you heard the term in a fitness class or while listening to a workout podcast. No matter where you came across it, if you’ve found yourself wondering, “what is hypertrophy?” — and what does it have to do with […] More
Under Armour is on the hunt for SA’s most Hard Core. Their mission: to find a fitness trainer with great moves and the vibe to lead a fun, energetic fitness class. Up for grabs: All the gear you could want, plus the chance to be Core Trainer for a year. Sound intriguing? Here’s everything you […] More
If there’s one thing that screams Halloween (besides costumes and pumpkins), it’s sweets and chocolate. Sure, sweets aren’t exactly the most nutritious — but c’mon, it’s just one day! “I always say just eat whatever you want on that one day, then give the rest away,” says Keri Gans, a registered dietician. That being said, […] More
Without question, peanut butter is one of the best foods out there — you can spread it on bread for a sammie, add it to smoothies, spoon it on oatmeal, or in my case, simply grab a spoon and eat it straight from the jar. (No shame, here.) However, when it comes to storing this magical spread (you […] More
How To Do Lateral Squats Correctly Your inner thighs will thank you. Of all the many squat variations, lateral squats are one of my favourites because they fire up your posterior chain (or the backside of your body), as well as your inner thighs. This makes them an ideal move to add to your leg days, especially, but […] More
Okay, how did they come to that? For the six-week period, the Fasted Cardio Is Buzzy, But Here’s What A Dietitian And Trainer Say You Should Know So, why should I care? If You’re Obese, These Are The Health Conditions You’re Most At Risk For Does it apply to me? Because the study population was […] More
Jess Sepel gives us the low-down on her new nutrition book, plus how to create and maintain a healthy relationship with food. We have a long-standing relationship with Jess Sepel, founder of JSHealth. The famed Aussie food guru and recipe developer actually grew up in Plett before she moved continents – but we’re still claiming […] More
