So there you are, settling into your stride about halfway through a run, when a sudden pain punches you square in the chest. As the feeling tightens, you clutch your collar in a panic. Is it a totally random heart attack? Well, don’t race to conclusions just yet. Although experiencing chest pain while running is downright frightening, they could […] More
If you’ve ever had a meal and felt uncomfortable for after — think bloating, indigestion, or cramping — you know how much it sucks. But what if you could pop a pill and have these issues become a thing of the past? Well, digestive enzyme supplements claim to banish bloat and cramping from gastrointestinal issues, so you […] More
Bouldering. A word that usually just makes me think of Donkey from Shrek. But I’m getting to know this word on a whole new level with my #WHGetsFit winter fitness challenge. This year we stepped up the game. Our chosen training needs to scare us a little (or a lot). I decided that bouldering would […] More
Is training on an empty stomach ever worth it? We answer that pertinent question, plus everything else you need to know about how to eat when you’re training… Is training on an empty stomach ever worth it? Sorry, but there’s no consensus on this one. “The theory is that by not eating, and not stocking […] More
Real talk: Improving ankle stability ranks about as high as changing the air filter or cleaning the inside of your oven on most people’s to-do lists. But it’s actually super important for daily movements like, ugh, walking: “Strong calf muscles create strong and stable ankles, which is what helps you stabilise when your foot lands,” says Jacquelyn […] More
So, you LOVE running but hitting the tarmac is getting a little… monotonous. You’ve ticked the 10, 12 and 21km race box already and now you’re after something a bit more challenging. Enter trail running. I, like you, got a bit bored with pounding the pavement and was looking for a new challenge. I was […] More
It can be tough to find the motivation to push hard in the gym when it’s just you, the gym floor and a world of places you’d rather be. But changing up how you structure your workout according to your personality can make it easier to find the will to work hard and even — […] More
Picture fit celebs like Ariana Grande, Nina Dobrev, and Behati Prinsloo—would you ever suspect that they sculpted their butts doing a single squat? Well, believe it, because their trainer Harley Pasternak is adamantly opposed to the lower-body move. “There are a million glute exercises out there, but that doesn’t mean there are a million good […] More
